Some Like It Hot (1959)

Comedy Romance Crime Directed by Billy Wilder
→ Influenced 4 films ← Inspired by 3 films

Two musicians witness a mob hit and struggle to find a way out of the city before they are found by the gangsters. Their only opportunity is to join an all-girl band as they leave on a tour. To make their getaway they must first disguise themselves as women, then keep their identities secret and deal with the problems this brings - such as an attractive bandmate and a very determined suitor.

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Influenced By

  1. Fanfare of Love (1935)
    "This French film featured two male musicians who disguise themselves as women to join an all-female band. Billy Wilder adapted this premise for "Some Like It Hot."" Some Like It Hot Wikipedia
  2. Fanfaren der Liebe (1951)
    "A German remake of "Fanfare of Love," this film also influenced Wilder's adaptation. He screened this version and secured the remake rights before developing his own take." Fanfares of Love Wikipedia
  3. The Public Enemy (1931)
    "This film's iconic scene of James Cagney smashing a grapefruit into a woman's face is referenced in "Some Like It Hot" when Spats Colombo attempts a similar gesture toward a henchman." 13 Sizzling Facts About <em>Some Like It Hot</em> Dante A Ciampaglia Mental Floss

Influenced

  1. Tootsie (1982)
    "This film features a comedic gender-bending scenario much like "Some Like It Hot." It's about an actor who, in order to find work, dresses as a woman, leading to a series of misadventures and romantic entanglements." 12 Movies Like Some Like It Hot (1959) Television Stats
  2. Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
    "Echoing the cross-dressing antics of "Some Like It Hot," this film stars Robin Williams as a man who disguises himself as a female housekeeper to spend time with his children after a divorce." Creating Timeless Comedy: The Genius of &#8216;Some Like It Hot&#8217; – A.I. in Screen Trade Aiinscreentrade
  3. The Birdcage (1996)
    "This film stars Robin Williams and Nathan Lane as a gay couple who put on a straight façade to impress their son's conservative in-laws. The high-energy farcical elements and hilarious misunderstandings may remind viewers of "Some Like It Hot's" zany charm." 12 Movies Like Some Like It Hot (1959) Television Stats
  4. Scarface (1983)
    "Wilder cast George Raft, who starred in this classic gangster film, as the mobster Spats Colombo in "Some Like It Hot." The film includes nods to "Scarface," such as Raft's character flipping a coin—a signature move from his earlier role." 13 Sizzling Facts About <em>Some Like It Hot</em> Dante A Ciampaglia Mental Floss

Some Like It Hot (1959), directed by Billy Wilder, was inspired by 3 earlier films — including Fanfare of Love, Fanfaren der Liebe, and The Public Enemy — and has been cited as an influence on 4 later works, such as Tootsie, Mrs. Doubtfire, and The Birdcage. Check out the citations below.