The Seven Year Itch (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1955, The Seven Year Itch is a comedy and romance film directed by Billy Wilder, running about 104 minutes. “It TICKLES and TANTALIZES! - The funniest comedy since laughter began!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. With his family away for their annual summer holiday, a publishing executive decides to live a bachelor's life. The beautiful but ditzy blonde from the apartment above catches his eye and they soon start spending time together—maybe a little too much time!
Who’s in it. The Seven Year Itch stars Marilyn Monroe as The Girl, Tom Ewell as Richard Sherman, Evelyn Keyes as Helen Sherman and Sonny Tufts as Tom MacKenzie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Seven Year Itch has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $12M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Brew, YouTube TV and Darkroom and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Brew and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Seven Year Itch page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Seven Year Itch tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Seven Year Itch (1955)?
- In US, The Seven Year Itch is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Brew and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Brew. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Seven Year Itch worth watching?
- The Seven Year Itch holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Seven Year Itch?
- The Seven Year Itch stars Marilyn Monroe, Tom Ewell, Evelyn Keyes, Sonny Tufts and Robert Strauss.
- When was The Seven Year Itch released?
- The Seven Year Itch was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.