Adam's Rib (1949)
Kernel Score: 79% · 331 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Released: 1949-11-18
Runtime: 101 minutes
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A woman's attempted murder of her uncaring husband results in everyday quarrels in the lives of Adam and Amanda, a pair of happily married lawyers who end up on opposite sides of the case in court.
Adam's Rib parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that Adam's Rib is a classic comedy about a married couple facing off as opposing lawyers in a courtroom drama.
- Violence & scariness: A little — A wife's attempted shooting of her husband triggers the plot but is not graphically depicted.
- Sex, romance & nudity: A little — References to marital infidelity are handled comedically without explicit content.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Spencer Tracy as Adam Bonner
- Katharine Hepburn as Amanda Bonner
- Judy Holliday as Doris Attinger
- Tom Ewell as Warren Attinger
- David Wayne as Kip Lurie
- Jean Hagen as Beryl Caighn
- Hope Emerson as Olympia La Pere
- Eve March as Grace
- Clarence Kolb as Judge Reiser
- Emerson Treacy as Jules Frikke
Adam's Rib FAQ
Is Adam's Rib good?
Adam's Rib has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 331 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Adam's Rib?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Plex, Mometu and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Adam's Rib OK for kids?
Adam's Rib is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that Adam's Rib is a classic comedy about a married couple facing off as opposing lawyers in a courtroom drama.
What movies are like Adam's Rib?
If you liked Adam's Rib, try The Seven Year Itch, Star!, An American in Paris and Father of the Bride.