Nutshell
7/10A funny film, though not Wilder's best, possibly due to the limits forced here by the censor board. Monroe is at her peak here, and Tom Ewell reprises his role well from the broadway stage.
Reviewed on August 3, 2019
The Seven Year Itch(1955)
It TICKLES and TANTALIZES! - The funniest comedy since laughter began!
7.0(1,015)1h 45m1955-06-03
ComedyRomance
The Seven Year Itch Synopsis
When his family goes away for summer vacation, a hitherto faithful publishing executive with an overactive imagination is tempted by an attractive new neighbor.
The Seven Year Itch (1955) is a comedy and romance film directed by Billy Wilder, released on June 3, 1955 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Marilyn Monroe, Tom Ewell, Evelyn Keyes and Sonny Tufts. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1,015 ratings.
- Director:
- Billy Wilder
- Writers:
- George Axelrod, Billy Wilder, Sammy Cahn
- Producers:
- Billy Wilder, Charles K. Feldman
- Cinematographer:
- Milton Krasner
- Composer:
- Alfred Newman
- Production:
- Charles K. Feldman Group, 20th Century Fox
- Budget:
- $1,800,000
- Revenue:
- $12,000,000
- Status:
- Released
The Seven Year Itch (1955) Trailer
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The Seven Year Itch Videos & Clips
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The Seven Year Itch | Theatrical Trailer | 1955
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Marilyn Monroe Was Dressed Like a Goddess In 'The Seven Year Itch'
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Billy Wilder on Marilyn Monroe in THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH.
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Bernadette Peters, Cher and Goldie Hawn discuss THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH
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Elle Fanning announces THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH for AFI Movie Club
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The Seven Year Itch Cast & Crew
Main cast
Marilyn Monroe
as The Girl
Tom Ewell
as Richard Sherman
Evelyn Keyes
as Helen Sherman
Sonny Tufts
as Tom MacKenzie
Robert Strauss
as M. Kruhulik
Oskar Homolka
as Dr. Brubaker
Marguerite Chapman
as Miss Morris
Victor Moore
as Plumber
Dolores Rosedale
as Elaine
Donald MacBride
as Mr. Brady
Carolyn Jones
as Miss Finch - Nurse
- Brandon Beach
Brandon Beach
as Commuter at Station (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Billy Wilder, written by George Axelrod, Billy Wilder and Sammy Cahn, produced by Billy Wilder and Charles K. Feldman.
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The Seven Year Itch Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1,015 ratings.
CinemaSerf
6/10Tom Ewell is the happily married "Richard" whose family have gone away for a few weeks leaving him all alone with his manuscript and soft drinks that sound like gut-rot in a bottle! His wife "Helen" always calls him at 10pm so he must stay awake til then, and whilst waiting his vivid imagination often kicks in! That's only more concentrated when his new upstairs neighbour (Marilyn Monroe) calls in to say hello.…
Reviewed on January 17, 2024
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The Seven Year Itch – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Seven Year Itch online?
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The Seven Year Itch (1955) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Brew, Darkroom and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Brew, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Seven Year Itch?
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The main cast of The Seven Year Itch (1955) includes Marilyn Monroe, Tom Ewell, Evelyn Keyes, Sonny Tufts and Robert Strauss. The film was directed by Billy Wilder. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Seven Year Itch released?
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The Seven Year Itch was released on June 3, 1955 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is The Seven Year Itch worth watching?
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The Seven Year Itch (1955) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1,015 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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