Adam's Rib

Adam's Rib

It's The Hilarious Answer To Who Wears The Pants!

Directed by George Cukor

Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

1949101 min7.1 / 10

A witty, affectionate romantic comedy about a married couple of lawyers who clash in court while navigating marital dynamics, built on charm, banter, and genuine warmth.

A woman's attempted murder of her uncaring husband results in everyday quarrels in the lives of Adam and Amanda, a pair of happily married lawyers who end up on opposite sides of the case in court.

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  • Does Adam's Rib end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is Adam's Rib easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.

  • Is Adam's Rib sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is Adam's Rib scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Adam's Rib violent? Not especially. Less violent than 62% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

64/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity69

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise51

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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Everything like Adam's Rib, and what each one shares →

Like Adam's Rib

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Adam's Rib

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Adam's Rib, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Adam's Rib, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Adam's Rib, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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