Lover Come Back
1961 · Movie · NR · 107 min · ★ 7.0 · 75% critics
Two rival New York advertising executives clash over ethics and stolen clients, sparking a revenge plan that turns into a high-stakes game of deception. As a mysterious “VIP” campaign takes off, a bold infiltration and a case of mistaken identity pull both sides into escalating chaos, romance, and a scramble to make the hype real.
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Details
- Years
- 1961
- Release date
- 1961-12-20
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Critic score
- 75/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10 (168 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a light, glossy rom-com built on rivalry, deception, and fast jokes, especially if you liked That Touch of Mink; Not for you if you dislike implausible misunderstandings or very dated gender politics.
Pros: witty banter; playful mistaken-identity fun; sharp ad-world satire | Cons: far-fetched setups; repetitive gags; dated attitudes
Themes
- romcom
- deception
- advertising
- sex comedy
- white collar
- madison avenue
- workplace comedy
- workplace romance
- enemies to lovers
- farce
- dating deception
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 1962 · nominated
Cast & crew
Rock Hudson
as Jerry Webster
Doris Day
as Carol Templeton
Tony Randall
as Peter 'Pete' Ramsey
Edie Adams
as Rebel Davis
Jack Oakie
as J. Paxton Miller
Jack Kruschen
as Doctor Linus Tyler
Ann B. Davis
as Millie, Carol's Secretary
Joe Flynn
as Hadley
Howard St. John
as Mr. John Brackett
Karen Norris
as Kelly, Jerry's Secretary
Directed by Delbert Mann