His Girl Friday (1940) movie poster

His Girl Friday (1940)

"They're at each other's throats when they're not in each other's arms!"
ThumbScore
👍 85%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 96% (RT: 99%, MC: 94) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyRomanceDrama

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Runtime
1h 32m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.4/10 (914 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
99%
Metacritic
94
Cast
Cary Grant as Walter Burns
Rosalind Russell as Hildy Johnson
Ralph Bellamy as Bruce Baldwin
Gene Lockhart as Sheriff Hartwell
Porter Hall as Murphy
Ernest Truex as Bensinger
Cliff Edwards as Endicott
Clarence Kolb as Mayor
Yes. 85% of real audiences liked it based on 914 votes. Critics gave it 96%.
Overview
Walter Burns is an irresistibly conniving newspaper publisher desperate to woo back his paper’s star reporter, who also happens to be his estranged wife. She’s threatening to quit and settle down with a new beau, but, as Walter knows, she has a weakness: she can’t resist a juicy scoop. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated comedy films of 1940 among dedicated fans.
  • The iconic poster for His Girl Friday was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
Audience Consensus

His Girl Friday is a 1940 comedy, romance, drama film directed by Howard Hawks. Walter Burns is an irresistibly conniving newspaper publisher desperate to woo back his paper’s star reporter, who also happens to be his estranged wife. She’s threatening to quit and settle down with a new beau, but, as Walter knows, she has a weakness: she can’t resist a juicy scoop.

The film has been rated by 914 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, His Girl Friday delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

His Girl Friday (1940) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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