Overview
A battle of wits and charm unfolds over a shared phone line, leading to unexpected romance.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- breezy
- glamorous
- date night
- classic movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the lively pace, polished production, and appealing performances of Doris Day and Rock Hudson while noting the implausible premise and thin plot.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Brad Allen adopts the Texas persona Rex Stetson to win over Jan while she remains unaware of his identity.
Jan and Brad's party-line disputes turn an everyday telephone arrangement into the foundation of their attraction.
Jan's interior-design career, upscale clients, stylish costumes, and New York production design define the film's glossy look.
Jan's demanding career and resistance to Brad's playboy behavior drive the central romantic conflict.
Films like Pillow Talk, and why
The Thrill of It All
glamorous screwball romance driven by mistaken identity, verbal sparring, and opposites-attract chemistry
The Lady Eve
classic romantic comedy combining deception, social performance, and witty battles between attractive rivals
Lover Come Back
lighthearted battle-of-the-sexes romance with polished studio style and comic misunderstandings
The Shop Around the Corner
playful romantic farce centered on disguise, flirtation, and escalating deception
Movie Details
- Director
- Michael Gordon
- Release Date
- 1959-10-07
- Runtime
- 102 min
- Rating
- 7.1 / 10 (334)
Cast
- Doris Day
- Rock Hudson
- Tony Randall
- Thelma Ritter
- Nick Adams
- Julia Meade
- Allen Jenkins
- Marcel Dalio
- Lee Patrick
- Mary McCarty
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 Pillow Talk about?
- A fiercely independent New York decorator battles a flirtatious composer over a shared telephone line, unaware that his disguised alter ego is courting her.
- What is Pillow Talk like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Pillow Talk as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Pillow Talk violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Pillow Talk.
- What did critics think of Pillow Talk?
- Critics broadly praised the lively pace, polished production, and appealing performances of Doris Day and Rock Hudson while noting the implausible premise and thin plot.
- Which films are like Pillow Talk?
- Films with a similar feel include The Thrill of It All, The Lady Eve, Lover Come Back, and The Shop Around the Corner.
- How long is Pillow Talk?
- Pillow Talk runs 102 minutes.
- Where can I watch Pillow Talk?
- In United States, Pillow Talk is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
