
The Major and the Minor
Is she a kid - or is she kidding?
Directed by Billy Wilder
Produced by Paramount Pictures
A lighthearted romantic comedy built on mistaken identity and deception, where a resourceful working-class woman charms a military officer through playful disguise.
Low on funds, working-class girl Susan Applegate disguises herself as a youngster in order to pay half fare home. But little 'Sue Sue' finds herself in a whole heap of grownup trouble when she hides out in a compartment with handsome Major Philip Kirby.
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Questions people ask
Is The Major and the Minor sad? No. Less sad than 97% of films.
Does The Major and the Minor end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.
Is The Major and the Minor easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.
Is The Major and the Minor violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is The Major and the Minor scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% 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.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like The Major and the Minor
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Major and the Minor
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Major and the Minor, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Major and the Minor, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Major and the Minor, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.



























































