Pillow Talk (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1959, Pillow Talk is a comedy and romance film directed by Michael Gordon, running about 102 minutes. “...It's What Goes On When The Lights Go Off!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Playboy songwriter Brad Allen's succession of romances annoys his neighbor, interior designer Jan Morrow, who shares a telephone party line with him and hears all his breezy routines. After Jan unsuccessfully lodges a complaint against him, Brad sets about to seduce her in the guise of a sincere and upstanding Texas rancher. When mutual friend Jonathan discovers that his best friend is moving in on the girl he desires, however, sparks fly.
Who’s in it. Pillow Talk stars Rock Hudson as Brad Allen, Doris Day as Jan Morrow, Tony Randall as Jonathan Forbes and Thelma Ritter as Alma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Pillow Talk has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $18.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pillow Talk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pillow Talk tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pillow Talk (1959)?
- In US, Pillow Talk is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pillow Talk worth watching?
- Pillow Talk holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pillow Talk?
- Pillow Talk stars Rock Hudson, Doris Day, Tony Randall, Thelma Ritter and Nick Adams.
- When was Pillow Talk released?
- Pillow Talk was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.