The Knack... and How to Get It

Some have it, some don't.

19651h 25m6.0(82 votes)

ComedyRomance

Synopsis

A nebbish schoolteacher begs his smooth (and misogynistic) pal to teach him 'the knack' – how to score with women. Serendipitously, the men meet up with a new girl in town, as well as a friendly lunatic who can’t help but paint things white.

The Knack... and How to Get It (1965) is a comedy and romance film directed by Richard Lester. It stars Rita Tushingham, Ray Brooks, and Michael Crawford. The film runs for 1 hour 25 minutes. Audiences have made it a mixed pick, with an average score of 6.0 out of 10 from 82 votes.

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Director

Richard Lester

Cast

Rita Tushingham

Nancy Jones

Ray Brooks

Tolen

Michael Crawford

Colin

Donal Donnelly

Tom

William Dexter

Dress Shop Owner

Charles Dyer

Man in Photo Booth

Margot Thomas

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Who stars in The Knack... and How to Get It?

The Knack... and How to Get It stars Rita Tushingham, Ray Brooks, Michael Crawford, and Donal Donnelly, and was directed by Richard Lester.

How long is The Knack... and How to Get It?

The Knack... and How to Get It has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes.

When did The Knack... and How to Get It come out?

The Knack... and How to Get It was released in 1965.

What genre is The Knack... and How to Get It?

The Knack... and How to Get It is a comedy and romance film.

Is The Knack... and How to Get It worth watching?

The Knack... and How to Get It holds an average audience score of 6.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.