Kiss Me, Kate (2024 film)
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| Directed by | Bartlett Sher |
| Based on | Kiss Me, Kate by Bella and Samuel Spewack |
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| Music by | Cole Porter |
| Distributed by | Trafalgar Releasing |
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Running time | 161 minutes[1] |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $737,395[2] |
Kiss Me, Kate (also known as Kiss Me, Kate: The Musical) is a 2024 British musical comedy film directed by Bartlett Sher, based on the 1948 Broadway musical of the same name. The film stars Adrian Dunbar and Stephanie J. Block and was filmed at the Barbican Theatre in London. The film director is Brett Sullivan.
The film was released in cinemas across the United Kingdom and United States on 17 November 2024, and has grossed $737,395 at the box office.
Cast
- Adrian Dunbar as Fred
- Stephanie J. Block as Lilli
Production
Kiss Me, Kate was filmed at the Barbican Theatre in London.[3] The production company was Steam Motion and Sound.
Release
Kiss Me, Kate was released in cinemas across the United Kingdom and United States on 17 November 2024.[4][5][6] The film was also released in cinemas across Australia and New Zealand on 29 November 2024.[7]
Reception
Box office
Kiss Me, Kate grossed $737,395 at the box office in the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand.[2]
Critical response
Clive Davis of The Times rated the film four out of five stars, calling it "enormous fun".[8]
References
- ^ "Kiss Me, Kate: The Musical". British Board of Film Classification. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
- ^ a b "Kiss Me, Kate: The Musical (2024) – Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
- ^ "West End Kiss Me, Kate With Stephanie J. Block Filmed for Release". Filmed on Stage. 30 August 2024. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
- ^ "Kiss Me, Kate UK & Ireland cinema release this weekend, New Stephanie J Block video released | West End Theatre". West End Theatre. 13 November 2024. Archived from the original on 3 September 2024. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
- ^ "Kiss Me, Kate to Be Released by Trafalgar Releasing in Cinemas". Trafalgar Entertainment. 25 September 2024. Archived from the original on 7 October 2024. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
- ^ Levere, Jane (17 November 2014). "London Production Of Musical 'Kiss Me, Kate' Filmed For U.S." Forbes. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
- ^ Belvedere, Lynn (21 November 2024). "Kiss Me Kate – The Musical @ Australian Cinemas from 29th November 2024". Sydney Arts Guide. Retrieved 6 March 2025.
- ^ Davis, Clive (18 June 2024). "Kiss Me, Kate review — huge fun, and Adrian Dunbar doesn't disgrace himself". The Times. Retrieved 6 March 2025.