The Seven Year Itch
“It TICKLES and TANTALIZES! - The funniest comedy since laughter began!”
Synopsis
When his family goes away for summer vacation, a hitherto faithful publishing executive with an overactive imagination is tempted by an attractive new neighbor.
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Marilyn Monroe Was Dressed Like a Goddess In 'The Seven Year Itch'Official
Type: Featurette • Published 2026-06-22
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Marilyn Monroe
The Girl
Tom Ewell
Richard Sherman
Evelyn Keyes
Helen Sherman
Sonny Tufts
Tom MacKenzie
Robert Strauss
M. Kruhulik
Oskar Homolka
Dr. Brubaker
Marguerite Chapman
Miss Morris
Victor Moore
Plumber
Dolores Rosedale
Elaine
Donald MacBride
Mr. Brady
Carolyn Jones
Miss Finch - Nurse
Brandon Beach
Commuter at Station (uncredited)
Steven Benson
Kid at Train Station (uncredited)
George Bruggeman
Commuter at Station (uncredited)
George Chester
Porter (uncredited)
Noble 'Kid' Chissell
Train Station Gateman (uncredited)
Richard Elmore
Commuter at Station (uncredited)
Duke Fishman
Commuter at Station (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 17, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 29, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.67x
+$10.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Billy Wilder
- Screenplay & Story
- George Axelrod, Billy Wilder
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- The Seven Year Itch
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $1.8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $12M
- Production Studios
- Charles K. Feldman Group, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Billy Wilder
George Axelrod, Billy Wilder, Sammy Cahn
Alfred Newman
Milton Krasner
Hugh S. Fowler
Billy Wilder, Charles K. Feldman
Department Leadership Roster
Milton Krasner
Director of Photography
George Axelrod
Screenplay
Billy Wilder
Screenplay
Billy Wilder
Producer
Billy Wilder
Director
Charles K. Feldman
Producer
Travilla
Costume Design
Hugh S. Fowler
Editor
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Seven Year Itch
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What is The Seven Year Itch about?
When his family goes away for summer vacation, a hitherto faithful publishing executive with an overactive imagination is tempted by an attractive new neighbor.
Who directed The Seven Year Itch?
The Seven Year Itch was directed by Billy Wilder.
Who stars in The Seven Year Itch?
The principal cast of The Seven Year Itch includes Marilyn Monroe, Tom Ewell, Evelyn Keyes, Sonny Tufts, Robert Strauss.
When was The Seven Year Itch released and how long is it?
The Seven Year Itch was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Seven Year Itch?
The Seven Year Itch had a reported production budget of $1.8M and grossed $12M at the worldwide box office (6.67 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Seven Year Itch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Seven Year Itch was composed by Alfred Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Seven Year Itch?
The Seven Year Itch holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).