Stream the 1959 Classic 'Some Like It Hot,' Ranked No. 2 Best Comedy by Variety
More than 65 years after its release, Some Like It Hot continues to prove that great comedy never goes out of style.
The 1959 classic, starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon, was ranked the No. 2 greatest comedy movie of all time by Variety. Better yet, movie fans can currently stream it for free on Tubi.
'Some Like it Hot' is One of the Best Comedies of All-Time
Directed by legendary filmmaker Billy Wilder, Some Like It Hot follows two struggling musicians who witness a mob hit and flee Chicago disguised as women to join an all-female band.
Their elaborate deception leads to one hilarious complication after another, especially after both men fall for the band's charming singer, Sugar Kane, played by Monroe in one of her most celebrated performances.
In its ranking, Variety praised the film for blending old Hollywood sophistication with surprisingly daring humor. The publication noted that Wilder successfully bridged the gap between classic Hollywood innuendo and more modern comedy, creating a film that still feels fresh decades later.
The outlet also highlighted the chemistry between Curtis and Lemmon, whose over-the-top disguises provide constant laughs, while Monroe's Sugar Kane serves as the irresistible heart of the story. The film famously ends with one of cinema's most iconic closing lines: "Well, nobody's perfect."
A Comedy Classic That Keeps Earning Praise
Some Like It Hot has long been considered one of the greatest comedies ever made.
In addition to Variety's No. 2 ranking, the film holds a 95% critics score and a 94% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. It earned six Academy Award nominations, including Best Director and Best Actor for Jack Lemmon, ultimately winning the Oscar for Best Costume Design.
Monroe's performance remains one of the defining roles of her career, helping cement the film as a Hollywood classic that continues to influence generations of comedians and filmmakers.
You Can Stream 'Some Like It Hot' Free Right Now
If you've never seen Some Like It Hot, or simply want to revisit one of Hollywood's most beloved comedies, you don't need a paid subscription.
The film is currently streaming free on Tubi, making it easy to experience the Marilyn Monroe classic that critics continue to rank among the funniest movies ever made.
This story was originally published by Men's Journal on Jun 28, 2026, where it first appeared in the Entertainment section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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This story was originally published June 27, 2026 at 8:34 PM.