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Some Like It Hot (2016): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Some Like It Hot is a 2016 comedy directed by Song Xiaofei and Dong Xu, starring Tian Yu as Training Class Teacher, Deng Chao and Qiao Shan. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes and earned $95.7 million worldwide.

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Some Like It Hot (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 56m (116 min)
Directors
Song Xiaofei and Dong Xu
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Chinese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Some Like It Hot About?

The premise of Some Like It Hot without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Following the death of his best friend, a man confronts a profound sense of loneliness and questions the direction of his life. An encounter with a captivating model inspires him and his three friends to embark on a spontaneous and unconventional journey in search of meaning and fulfillment. The experience proves to be both chaotic and unexpectedly transformative as they navigate a path toward a more purposeful existence.

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Cast & crew

Some Like It Hot Cast & Characters

Tian Yu leads the cast as Training Class Teacher, with Deng Chao as Wang Kun and Qiao Shan as Tang Huai. Directed by Song Xiaofei and Dong Xu; 16 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Some Like It Hot Plot Summary

What happens in Some Like It Hot from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

During his childhood, Miles discovers a unique and unsettling ability: he can hear the voices of the deceased, provided that their physical remains are in close proximity. Years later, as his mother, Lara, battles a terminal case of cancer, Miles seeks the truth about his origins. Upon questioning her about his father, Lara reveals a cold truth—that his father passed away when Miles was only an infant and that the man had possessed no care or affection for either Lara or his son.

Full summary

The whole story of Some Like It Hot, scene by scene

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Box office

Some Like It Hot Box Office

Some Like It Hot grossed $95.7 million worldwide. $100,026 came from the US and Canada and $95.6 million (100%) from the rest of the world.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$95.7M

US & Canada
$100K
International
$95.6M
US & Canada 0% Rest of the world 100%
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Some Like It Hot?

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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What unique ability does Miles possess?

Details

Some Like It Hot Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Some Like It Hot CN” and “클라라의 색즉시공”.

Also known as
  • Some Like It Hot CN
  • 클라라의 색즉시공
  • 情聖
  • Kế Hoạch Ngoại Tình

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FAQ

Some Like It Hot FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Some Like It Hot, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Some Like It Hot?

Some Like It Hot runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

When was Some Like It Hot released?

Some Like It Hot was released on December 30, 2016.

Who directed Some Like It Hot?

Some Like It Hot was directed by Song Xiaofei and Dong Xu.

More films by Song Xiaofei

Who is in the cast of Some Like It Hot?

Some Like It Hot stars Tian Yu as Training Class Teacher, Deng Chao as Wang Kun and Qiao Shan as Tang Huai, among 16 credited actors.

How much did Some Like It Hot make at the box office?

Some Like It Hot grossed $95.7 million worldwide ($100,026 domestic, $95.6 million international).

Does Some Like It Hot have a post-credit scene?

No. Some Like It Hot has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Some Like It Hot in?

The original language of Some Like It Hot is Chinese.

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