The Seven Year Itch

Why watch

Starlit Cine editors

• Best for fans of classic romantic comedy, based on George Axelrod's play.
• Billy Wilder co-wrote and directed, with Marilyn Monroe and Tom Ewell.
• Released in 1955 and about 1 hour 41 minutes long.

Synopsis

The Seven Year Itch is a 1955 American romantic comedy film directed by Billy Wilder, who co-wrote the screenplay with George Axelrod. Based on Axelrod's 1952 play, the film stars Marilyn Monroe and Tom Ewell, with the latter reprising his stage role. It contains one of the most iconic pop culture images of the 20th century, in the form of Monroe standing on a subway grate as her white dress is blown upwards by a passing train. The titular phrase, which refers to waning interest in a monogamous relationship after seven years of marriage, has been used by psychologists.

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Director & cast

• B

  Billy Wilder

  Director

• M

  Marilyn Monroe

• T

  Tom Ewell

• E

  Evelyn Keyes

• R

  Robert Strauss

• O

  Oskar Homolka

• V

  Victor Moore

• C

  Carolyn Jones

• D

  Donald MacBride