Adam's Rib (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1949, Adam's Rib is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by George Cukor, running about 100 minutes. “It's The Hilarious Answer To Who Wears The Pants!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a woman attempts to kill her uncaring husband, prosecutor Adam Bonner gets the case. Unfortunately for him his wife Amanda (who happens to be a lawyer too) decides to defend the woman in court. Amanda uses everything she can to win the case and Adam gets mad about it. As a result, their perfect marriage is disturbed by everyday quarrels.
Who’s in it. Adam's Rib stars Spencer Tracy as Adam Bonner, Katharine Hepburn as Amanda Bonner, Judy Holliday as Doris Attinger and Tom Ewell as Warren Attinger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Adam's Rib has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $9.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Adam's Rib page.
If you liked it. Fans of Adam's Rib tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Adam's Rib (1949)?
- In US, Adam's Rib is available to stream on Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Adam's Rib worth watching?
- Adam's Rib holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Adam's Rib?
- Adam's Rib stars Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Judy Holliday, Tom Ewell and David Wayne.
- When was Adam's Rib released?
- Adam's Rib was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.