The Knack... and How to Get It (1965)

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Some have it, some don't.

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.

Released: 1965-06-03
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 1h 25m
Status: Released
TMDB rating: 6.0/10 from 82 votes

Directed by Richard Lester.

Top cast

Rita Tushingham as Nancy Jones
Ray Brooks as Tolen
Michael Crawford as Colin
Donal Donnelly as Tom
William Dexter as Dress Shop Owner
Charles Dyer as Man in Photo Booth
Margot Thomas as Female Teacher
John Bluthal as Angry Father
Wensley Pithey as Teacher
Frank Sieman as Surveyor

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Where to watch The Knack... and How to Get It

United States: stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus; watch free on YouTube Free, Mometu; rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home; buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
United Kingdom: rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Canada: rent on Apple TV Store; buy on Apple TV Store
Australia: rent on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video; buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video

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