Lover Come Back (1962): Cast, Ratings & Plot
Lover Come Back is a 1962 comedy drama directed by Delbert Mann, starring Rock Hudson, Doris Day and Tony Randall. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes. It was nominated for 2 Oscars. Critics gave it 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Delbert Mann
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Lover Come Back About?
The premise of Lover Come Back without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Jerry is a charming advertising executive known for his persuasive tactics and womanizing persona. After a complaint from rival executive Carol, Jerry’s reputation is threatened and he must find a way to clear his name. He enlists the help of a nightclub performer and devises a deceptive advertising campaign. However, his plan goes awry, forcing him to come up with a fresh and innovative product idea to save his career.
Lover Come Back Cast
Rock Hudson leads the cast, with Doris Day and Tony Randall. Directed by Delbert Mann; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Delbert Mann
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Lover Come Back Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Lover Come Back 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 92% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 77%
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Metacritic 58 Metascore
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TMDB 69% User score
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Lover Come Back Plot Summary
What happens in Lover Come Back from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In a bustling Manhattan advertising agency, Jerry Webster, Rock Hudson, has carved out a meteoric rise not through traditional savvy but by slick social maneuvering: wining and dining his clients, pairing them off with glamorous dates, and turning charm into billings. His fiercest competitor is Carol Templeton, a sharp, principled force at a rival agency who has never met him yet remains deeply wary of his methods. Played by Doris Day, she sees through the noise and quietly reports his tactics to the Ad Council, setting off a high-stakes game of cat and mouse across the industry. Jerry deflects trouble with his usual poise, even when he slips a charismatic chorus girl named Rebel Davis into the mix to sweeten the council’s view of him.
Full summary
The whole story of Lover Come Back, scene by scene
Lover Come Back Awards & Nominations
Lover Come Back was nominated for 2 Oscars. The 3 nominations come from 3 ceremonies.
3 nominations3 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 1962 1 nomination- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actor) – Tony Randall
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Oscars 1962 1 nomination- Nominated Writing (Story and Screenplay—written directly for the screen)
- Oscars 1961 1 nomination
- Nominated Writing (Story and Screenplay—written directly for the screen)
Lover Come Back Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Lover Come Back.
How Well Do You Know Lover Come Back?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Lover Come Back
27 cars on screen, including the 1960 Boyertown Minivan and the 1938 Rolls-Royce Phantom III.
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1961 Imperial Crown Convertible Minor role
Lover Come Back Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Un pyjama pour deux” and “Een Pyjama voor Twee”.
- Also known as
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- Un pyjama pour deux
- Een Pyjama voor Twee
- Ein Pyjama für zwei
- Pijama Para Dos
- Amore, ritorna!
- Pijama Para Dois
- מאהב חזור הנה
- Volta Meu Amor
- En pyjamas for to
- Jer vissza, szerelmem!
- Върни се, моя любов
- Вернись, моя любовь
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- 연인이여 돌아오라
- 娇凤痴鸾
- 恋人よ帰れ
- Pijama per a dos
- Kochanku, wróć
- En pyjamas för två
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Lover Come Back FAQ: Cast, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Lover Come Back, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Lover Come Back?
Lover Come Back runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Lover Come Back released?
Lover Come Back was released on March 3, 1962.
Who directed Lover Come Back?
Lover Come Back was directed by Delbert Mann.
More films by Delbert Mann Who is in the cast of Lover Come Back?
Lover Come Back stars Rock Hudson, Doris Day and Tony Randall, among 10 credited actors.
How is Lover Come Back rated?
Lover Come Back has 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Was Lover Come Back nominated for any awards?
Lover Come Back received 3 nominations across 3 ceremonies.
Does Lover Come Back have a post-credit scene?
No. Lover Come Back has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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