Rate this Movie Help Icon

Adam's Rib (1949)

100 ^%

Tomatometer

How does the Tomatometer work Help Icon

Reviews Counted:23

Fresh:23

Rotten:0

Average Rating:8.2/10

Consensus: Matched by Garson Kanin's witty, sophisticated screenplay, George Cukor, Spencer Tracy, and Katherine Hepburn are all in top form in the classic comedy Adam's Rib.

Runtime: 1 hr 41 mins

Genre: Comedies

US Box Office: $0

Synopsis: A playful allusion to the Book of Genesis, ADAM'S RIB is an inspired farce and perhaps the best showcase for the fantastic Spencer Tracy/Katharine Hepburn duo. George Cukor uses the chemistry... [More]

Starring: Katharine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy, Judy Holliday, Tom Ewell

Director: George Cukor

[See More Credits]

Reviews for Adam's Rib

1 - 20 (sorted by date; Australian critics are listed first)

Bubble View | 1 2 >> >|

Reviews
Tomatometer	Critic	Review	Category
	Urban Cinefile Critics	George Cukor directs with a light touch and the film leaps from one priceless moment to the next Full Review \| Comment \| May., 23 2008 12:29 AM	Urban Cinefile
	Variety Staff	Adam's Rib is a bright comedy success, belting over a succession of sophisticated laughs. Full Review \| Comment \| Feb., 03 2009 10:37 AM	Variety
		An impeccably crafted and scripted classic. Full Review \| Comment \| Oct., 16 2007 04:03 PM	Channel 4 Film
4/5	Ian Nathan	Irresistable comedy from one of Hollywood's greatest pairings. Full Review \| Comment \| Oct., 16 2007 04:03 PM	Empire Magazine
3.5/4		Delightful, sophisticated comedy sparked by the famous chemistry between Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy. Full Review \| Comment \| Oct., 16 2007 04:02 PM	TV Guide's Movie Guide
		The film is a classic, and deservedly so: the conjunction of Tracy's sly listlessness and Hepburn's stridency defines 'chemistry' in the movies. Full Review \| Comment \| Oct., 16 2007 04:01 PM	Chicago Reader
A-	Dennis Schwartz	It lost some of its luster with time, but it's still amusing. Full Review \| Comment \| Oct., 30 2006 02:26 PM	Ozus' World Movie Reviews
	Tom Milne	The performances (not least from Wayne and Hagen) are matchless. Full Review \| Comment \| Feb., 09 2006 03:17 AM	Time Out
A-	Emanuel Levy	A well-written and acted comedy that was ahead of its time in counterpointing and reconciling two basic assumptions, that there are certain "male" and "female" qualities and that each gender can and must exchange these qualities as trading cards. Full Review \| Comment \| Dec., 18 2005 03:56 PM	EmanuelLevy.Com
4/5	Brad Laidman	Sex Wars mid-century style. Adam's Rib can't help but look a bit dated, but it sure is a perfect encapsulation of a certain type of couple at a certain time. Full Review \| Comment \| Dec., 06 2005 08:03 PM	Film Threat
4/5	Robin Clifford	No review available. Comment \| Nov., 19 2004 08:09 AM	Reeling Reviews
5/5	Daniel M. Kimmel	No review available. Comment \| Aug., 07 2004 03:31 AM	Worcester Telegram & Gazette
4/5	Luke Y. Thompson	Classic stuff. Comment \| Mar., 17 2004 02:27 PM	New Times
5/5	Carol Cling	No review available. Comment \| Mar., 12 2004 02:04 PM	Las Vegas Review-Journal
4/5	Alex Sandell	Really funny movie. I enjoyed this one! Comment \| Dec., 16 2003 02:06 AM	Juicy Cerebellum
4/5	Rebecca Murray	No review available. Comment \| Sep., 02 2003 02:48 PM	About.com
4/5	Bosley Crowther	Of Adam's Rib we might say...that it isn't solid food but it certainly is meaty and juicy and comically nourishing. Full Review \| Comment \| May., 20 2003 05:10 PM	New York Times
4/5		Click to read the article Full Review \| Comment \| Dec., 08 2002 08:22 AM	Film Threat
4/5	Ken Hanke	Enjoyable Tracy-Hepburn comedy. Maybe not great, but very good Comment \| Oct., 17 2002 12:22 AM	Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
4/5	Philip Martin	No review available. Comment \| Aug., 29 2002 08:20 AM	Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

1 - 20 (sorted by date; Australian critics are listed first)

Bubble View | 1 2 >> >|

Tomatometer Percentage	Movie	Date

89% 89%	Up in the Air	14/1
—	The Tooth Fairy	14/1
—	Bran Nue Dae	14/1

Headlines	Comments

Weekly Ketchup: Annual Ketchup Edition	74
Harold Ramis Discusses Filmography, Teases Ghostbusters 3	16
National Film Registry Adds 2009 Selections	9
New Moon Tops Moviefone's 2009 List	30
Star Trek Tops 2009's Most-Pirated Movies List	19
Weekly Ketchup: Peter Jackson's Secret Sci-Fi Project	111
New Toy Story 3 Clip, Photos Posted	26
Danny Trejo Talks Machete, Possible Sequels	14
It's Official: Jackass 3-D Coming in 2010	16
Bryan Singer Returning to X-Men for First Class	102

Headlines	Comments

Critics Choose Must-Sees and Worsts of 2009	264
Box Office Guru Wrapup: Avatar Continues Its Run In 2010	163
RT's Ten Most Popular Movies of 2009	100
Total Recall: New Year's Eve Movies	44
Weekly Ketchup: Annual Ketchup Edition	37
Rotten Tomatoes Is Joining Forces With Flixster!	35
Five Favorites of the Five Favorite Films of 2009	34
Friday Harvest: Eclipse, Robin Hood, and more!	31
Awards Tour: The Hurt Locker Wins Big At National Society of Film Critics Awards	26
Critics Consensus: The White Ribbon Is Certified Fresh	24

Headlines	Comments

Five Favorite Films With Peter Jackson	74
Robert Downey Jr. talks Sherlock Holmes & Iron Man 2 - RT Interview	22
Director Ruben Fleischer Talks Zombieland	2
"I Don't Hate Women": Lars von Trier on Antichrist	17
Eric Bana talks Love the Beast - RT Interview	12
Fight Club Sound Designer Reflects on Film's 10th Anniversary	24
James Schamus talks Taking Woodstock - RT Interview	8
RT on DVD: Wassup, Bruno	3
Scott Hicks Talks The Boys Are Back	0
John Hurt Talks Harry Potter, Quentin Crisp and Alien - The RT Interview	16

Adam's Rib (1949)

Tomatometer

Reviews for Adam's Rib

More Movies

What’s Hot On RT

Inception Trailer

2010's Biggest Films

Best of the Decade!

20 Must-See Films

Other News

Sponsored Links

Around The Network

Fresh Links

Featured

Competitions