Lover Come Back (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1961, Lover Come Back is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Delbert Mann, running about 107 minutes. “A riotous new twist in the art of gentle persuasion!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jerry Webster and Carol Templeton are rival Madison Avenue advertising executives who each dislike each other’s methods. After he steals a client out from under her cute little nose, revenge prompts her to infiltrate his secret "VIP" campaign in order to persuade the mystery product’s scientist to switch to her firm.
Who’s in it. Lover Come Back stars Rock Hudson as Jerry Webster, Doris Day as Carol Templeton, Tony Randall as Peter 'Pete' Ramsey and Edie Adams as Rebel Davis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Lover Come Back has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $16.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Lover Come Back page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lover Come Back tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lover Come Back (1961)?
- In US, Lover Come Back is available to 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 Lover Come Back worth watching?
- Lover Come Back holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lover Come Back?
- Lover Come Back stars Rock Hudson, Doris Day, Tony Randall, Edie Adams and Jack Oakie.
- When was Lover Come Back released?
- Lover Come Back was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.