Some Like It Hot (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 1959, Some Like It Hot is a comedy, crime, romance and music film directed by Billy Wilder, running about 122 minutes. “The movie too HOT for words!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two musicians witness a mob hit and struggle to find a way out of the city before they are found by the gangsters. Their only opportunity is to join an all-girl band as they leave on a tour. To make their getaway they must first disguise themselves as women, then keep their identities secret and deal with the problems this brings - such as an attractive bandmate and a very determined suitor.
Who’s in it. Some Like It Hot stars Tony Curtis as Joe / Josephine, Jack Lemmon as Jerry / Daphne, Marilyn Monroe as Sugar Kane Kowalczyk and George Raft as Spats Colombo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Some Like It Hot sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $25M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel 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 Some Like It Hot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Some Like It Hot tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Some Like It Hot (1959)?
- In US, Some Like It Hot is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, 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 Some Like It Hot worth watching?
- Some Like It Hot holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Some Like It Hot?
- Some Like It Hot stars Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, Marilyn Monroe, George Raft and Pat O’Brien.
- When was Some Like It Hot released?
- Some Like It Hot was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.