Boys' Night Out

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Boys' Night Out

Released Jun 21, 1962

1h 52m

Comedy

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After seeing their boss with his mistress, four work friends (James Garner, Tony Randall, Howard Duff, Howard Morris) decide they should get a gentleman's pad in the city. When Fred (Garner), the only bachelor in the group, rents an apartment for their dalliances, he meets gorgeous Cathy (Kim Novak), whom he hires to be their "housekeeper." Cathy lets them all make plays for her, but has no intention of sleeping with them -- she is merely doing research for her sociology thesis.

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Kimberly Pierce

Ticklish Business

This type of sex comedy is one that is at home in the middle of the twentieth century, and Ira Wallach's script provides a savvy, but comedic insight into a number of the cultural struggles of this often considered pristine, whitewashed part of history.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 21, 2022

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Clyde Gilmour

Maclean's Magazine

[It] sets out to be one sort of comedy and winds up being something quite different-not only less "naughty" but less funny.

Oct 7, 2019

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Dennis Schwartz

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Pathetic comedy on the sexual mores of the American suburban male in the early 1960s.

Rated: C

Sep 20, 2016

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Steve Crum

Video-Reviewmaster.com

Sophisticated farce of 40+ years ago still fun.

Rated: 3/5

May 11, 2006

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Karen V

Very cute, light-hearted movie, especially for the time. James Garner was never appreciated as an actor cause he’s a natural (like Burt Reynolds).

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/16/24

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Russ G

A poor imitation of The Apartment; the only draw is bombshell Kim Novak. This was already old hat when it was on TV back in the late 60's.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

11/24/22

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steve d

The actors should have been better than this.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

I wound up really liking this movie. The dated and stylish sets were so much fun to see, and I thought it was funny. The wives (and blonde) were portrayed more favorably than women on film are shown today. They were smart and committed to their families. I especially liked the reference to the Kennedys. I'm sure it was a fashionable movie for its day. I liked Kim Novak--She was funny, and her slouchy sweaters were so timely!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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Audience Member

Couldn't watch whole movie

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Audience Member

hmmm a sex comedy with no sex

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Michael Gordon

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Kim Novak

Cathy

James Garner

Fred Williams

Tony Randall

George Drayton

Howard Duff

Doug Jackson

Janet Blair

Marge Drayton

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Synopsis

After seeing their boss with his mistress, four work friends (James Garner, Tony Randall, Howard Duff, Howard Morris) decide they should get a gentleman's pad in the city. When Fred (Garner), the only bachelor in the group, rents an apartment for their dalliances, he meets gorgeous Cathy (Kim Novak), whom he hires to be their "housekeeper." Cathy lets them all make plays for her, but has no intention of sleeping with them -- she is merely doing research for her sociology thesis.

Director: Michael Gordon
Producer: Martin Ransohoff
Screenwriter: Ira Wallach
Production Co: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 21, 1962, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 27, 2016
Runtime: 1h 52m

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