# Adam's Rib (1949)

> A married prosecutor and defense attorney turn a sensational attempted-murder case into a sparkling test of love, law, and gender equality.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/15056

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance
- Director: George Cukor
- Cast: Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn, Judy Holliday, Tom Ewell, David Wayne, Jean Hagen, Hope Emerson, Eve March
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0041090/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, sardonic, sincere, classic movie night, date night

## Synopsis

A courtroom battle turns personal as two lawyers face off in a hilarious clash of wills.

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