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Pillow Talk

Play trailer Poster for Pillow Talk Released Oct 6, 1959 1h 43m Romance Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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Playboy songwriter Brad Allen's (Rock Hudson) succession of romances annoys his neighbor, interior designer Jan Morrow (Doris Day), who shares a telephone party line with him and hears all his breezy routines. After Jan unsuccessfully lodges a complaint against him, Brad sets about to seduce her in the guise of a sincere and upstanding Texas rancher. When mutual friend Jonathan (Tony Randall) discovers that his best friend is moving in on the girl he desires, however, sparks fly.
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Tom Pocock London Evening Standard It may not be a memorable film, but throughout the bleak January morning of the Press pre-view I found myself wearing a happy grin. And that is considerable praise. May 27, 2021 Full Review Jack Moffitt The Hollywood Reporter The most exciting thing about it is that, under the surprisingly sophisticated direction of Michael Gordon, Rock Hudson undergoes the metamorphosis from stock leading man to one of the best light comedians in the business. Oct 25, 2019 Full Review Variety Staff Variety Pillow Talk is a sleekly sophisticated production that deals chiefly with s-e-x. May 28, 2008 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy It’s impossible to imagine this movie not being presented in CinemaScope, as the widescreen format is integral in supporting the imaginative use of split-screen techniques. Rated: 3.5/4 Aug 27, 2023 Full Review Zita Short InSession Film It offers up escapism for real working women who don’t get to wear designer clothing all the time or spend their nights hanging out in fancy restaurants... Feb 1, 2023 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins The script is outrageously witty (or in hysterically bad taste) and endlessly romantic, even if the whole scenario is a cruel ruse that must eventually come crashing down. Rated: 9/10 Sep 22, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Tracy McD We had the time of our lives watching Pillow Talk today. I didn't expect to love it as much as I did, since I've seen it on TV before. We laughed out loud throughout the film, as did others in the theatre It's the first time I can recall going into the ladies restroom and seeing other women chatting merrily about a film. We were all smiles and giddy. Thank you for bringing these classic films back to the big screen. This is great entertainment. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review Frederick B Sexually repressed woman is deceived by a nymphomaniac who is trying to get her into bed. Sweet and romantic. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/27/25 Full Review thiago s Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/21/25 Full Review CodyZamboni Movie is amusing rom-com fun. I was surprised that this was a quasi musical, and I was semi shocked by the amount overt sexual innuendo, given the year of release, 1959. Doris Day is so charming, and I liked the clever use of split screen, and the bright color schemes Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/28/23 Full Review Nizar N One of the best romcoms I've ever seen, if not the best. It's witty, the script is creative, the quips are funny, the chemistry between the actors is natural, the cinematography is beautiful… And it's memorable. Pillow Talk is a must-watch. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/19/23 Full Review Sebastyen D ilm cute. Belle chimie entre Hudson et Day. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Michael Gordon

Director

Rock Hudson

Brad Allen

Doris Day

Jan Morrow

Tony Randall

Jonathan Forbes

Thelma Ritter

Alma

Nick Adams

Tony Walters

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Synopsis Playboy songwriter Brad Allen's (Rock Hudson) succession of romances annoys his neighbor, interior designer Jan Morrow (Doris Day), who shares a telephone party line with him and hears all his breezy routines. After Jan unsuccessfully lodges a complaint against him, Brad sets about to seduce her in the guise of a sincere and upstanding Texas rancher. When mutual friend Jonathan (Tony Randall) discovers that his best friend is moving in on the girl he desires, however, sparks fly.
Director
Michael Gordon
Producer
Martin Melcher, Ross Hunter
Screenwriter
Russell Rouse, Maurice Richlin, Stanley Shapiro, Clarence Greene
Distributor
Universal Pictures, United International Pictures
Production Co
Universal International Pictures, Arwin Productions
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 6, 1959, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 18, 2014
Runtime
1h 43m
Sound Mix
Mono
Aspect Ratio
35mm, Scope (2.35:1)
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