Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1953, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Howard Hawks, running about 91 minutes. “The Two M-M-Marvels Of Our Age In The Wonder Musical Of The World!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lorelei Lee is a beautiful showgirl engaged to be married to the wealthy Gus Esmond, much to the disapproval of Gus' rich father, Esmond Sr., who thinks that Lorelei is just after his money. When Lorelei goes on a cruise accompanied only by her best friend, Dorothy Shaw, Esmond Sr. hires Ernie Malone, a private detective, to follow her and report any questionable behavior that would disqualify her from the marriage.
Who’s in it. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes stars Jane Russell as Dorothy Shaw, Marilyn Monroe as Lorelei Lee, Charles Coburn as Sir Francis Beekman and Elliott Reid as Ernie Malone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $5.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on 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 Gentlemen Prefer Blondes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)?
- In US, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is available to stream on 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 Gentlemen Prefer Blondes worth watching?
- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes?
- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes stars Jane Russell, Marilyn Monroe, Charles Coburn, Elliott Reid and Tommy Noonan.
- When was Gentlemen Prefer Blondes released?
- Gentlemen Prefer Blondes was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.