Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Slow
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- witty
- playful
- romantic
- classic movie night
- musical double feature
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film charming in spots but uneven, overlong, and weakened by thin material, disjointed editing, and awkward musical direction.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Jean-Marc accepts a role in a revue satirizing him so he can pursue Amanda while hiding his romantic motive behind performance.
Amanda and Jean-Marc meet during rehearsals for an off-Broadway revue, and musical numbers repeatedly shape their relationship.
Jean-Marc’s billionaire identity complicates his attempt to be accepted by Amanda as an ordinary actor.
The production emphasizes Monroe and Montand’s star personas through staged musical numbers and elaborate performance sequences.
Films like Let's Make Love, and why
How to Marry a Millionaire
shared classic Hollywood romantic comedy format, musical performance, and celebrity-driven courtship
The Band Wagon
shared backstage musical setting, romantic comedy, and show-business satire
Kiss Me, Kate
shared screwball romance, mistaken identity, and lavish musical comedy
Movie Details
- Director
- George Cukor
- Release Date
- 1960-09-08
- Runtime
- 119 min
- Rating
- 6.4 / 10 (187)
Cast
- Marilyn Monroe
- Yves Montand
- Tony Randall
- Frankie Vaughan
- Wilfrid Hyde-White
- David Burns
- Michael David
- Mara Lynn
- Dennis King Jr.
- Joe Besser
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Let's Make Love about?
- A billionaire disguises his romantic pursuit as a theatrical performance in this star-powered backstage musical comedy.
- What is Let's Make Love like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Let's Make Love as slow, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Let's Make Love violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Let's Make Love.
- What did critics think of Let's Make Love?
- Critics broadly found the film charming in spots but uneven, overlong, and weakened by thin material, disjointed editing, and awkward musical direction.
- Which films are like Let's Make Love?
- Films with a similar feel include How to Marry a Millionaire, The Band Wagon, and Kiss Me, Kate.
- How long is Let's Make Love?
- Let's Make Love runs 119 minutes.
- Where can I watch Let's Make Love?
- In United States, Let's Make Love is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
