The Seven Year Itch (1955)
Kernel Score: 79% · 959 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Released: 1955-06-03
Runtime: 104 minutes
Where to watch The Seven Year Itch
- Stream: Prime Video, Fubo, Brew, Darkroom
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- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Brew, Google Play
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Brew, Google Play
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
When his family goes away for summer vacation, a hitherto faithful publishing executive with an overactive imagination is tempted by an attractive new neighbor.
The Seven Year Itch parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that The Seven Year Itch is a 1955 comedy about a married man tempted by his attractive neighbor while his family is away.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Central plot involves a married man's fantasies and temptation toward an attractive neighbor, played for comedy with innuendo but no explicit content.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: A little — Social drinking is depicted in a mid-century adult comedy setting.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Marilyn Monroe as The Girl
- Tom Ewell as Richard Sherman
- Evelyn Keyes as Helen Sherman
- Sonny Tufts as Tom MacKenzie
- Robert Strauss as M. Kruhulik
- Oskar Homolka as Dr. Brubaker
- Marguerite Chapman as Miss Morris
- Victor Moore as Plumber
- Donald MacBride as M. Brady
- Carolyn Jones as Miss Finch
The Seven Year Itch FAQ
Is The Seven Year Itch good?
The Seven Year Itch has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 959 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Seven Year Itch?
In the US you can stream The Seven Year Itch on Prime Video, Fubo, Brew and Darkroom, watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fawesome, YOW.tv, Pluto TV and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Brew and Google Play.
Is The Seven Year Itch OK for kids?
The Seven Year Itch is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that The Seven Year Itch is a 1955 comedy about a married man tempted by his attractive neighbor while his family is away.
What movies are like The Seven Year Itch?
If you liked The Seven Year Itch, try Adam's Rib, In the Mood for Love, My Sassy Girl and 5 to 7.