Overview
A hardboiled newspaper editor finds unexpected romance in the classroom, leading to a clash of ideals and attraction.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- charming
- breezy
- date night
- lazy sunday
What critics said
Critics broadly viewed the film as a cheerful, charming romantic comedy enlivened by humor, heart, and a strong Clark Gable performance.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
James Gannon and Erica Stone clash over practical newsroom experience versus college-taught journalism while becoming attracted to each other.
Gannon poses as a student in Erica's journalism class while hiding that he is the city editor she despises.
The film repeatedly contrasts Erica's academic instruction with Gannon's School of Hard Knocks approach to reporting.
The Perlsea Company production presents a star-driven 1950s romantic comedy with Clark Gable and Doris Day in a highly polished studio format.
Films like Teacher's Pet, and why
His Girl Friday
classic Hollywood romantic comedy built around professional rivalry, deception, witty banter, and mutual respect
The Philadelphia Story
charming newsroom romance combining workplace ambition, fast dialogue, and clashing professional viewpoints
Pillow Talk
warm, polished romantic comedy centered on attraction, social performance, and a battle of personalities
Movie Details
- Director
- George Seaton
- Release Date
- 1958-04-01
- Runtime
- 120 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (108)
Cast
- Clark Gable
- Doris Day
- Gig Young
- Mamie Van Doren
- Nick Adams
- Peter Baldwin
- Marion Ross
- Charles Lane
- Jack Albertson
- Florenz Ames
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 Teacher's Pet about?
- A hardboiled newspaper editor disguises himself as a journalism student and falls for the professor whose methods he dismisses.
- What is Teacher's Pet like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Teacher's Pet as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Teacher's Pet violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Teacher's Pet.
- What did critics think of Teacher's Pet?
- Critics broadly viewed the film as a cheerful, charming romantic comedy enlivened by humor, heart, and a strong Clark Gable performance.
- Which films are like Teacher's Pet?
- Films with a similar feel include His Girl Friday, The Philadelphia Story, and Pillow Talk.
- How long is Teacher's Pet?
- Teacher's Pet runs 120 minutes.
- Where can I watch Teacher's Pet?
- In United States, Teacher's Pet is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
