Two for the Seesaw

Two for the Seesaw (1962)

  • 60% of critics liked it
    (5 reviews)

  • 56% of users liked it
    (134 ratings)

Based on the two-character play by William Gibson, Two for the Seesaw was unnecessarily expanded for the film version. Robert Mitchum plays an Omaha businessman, newly arrived in New York. Though unhappily married, Mitchum is averse to asking for a divorce. This state of affairs gets dicey when… More

Unrated, 1 hr. 59 min.
Directed By
Robert Wise
Written By
Isobel Lennart
Genres
Drama, Romance, Classics, Comedy
In Theaters
Nov 24, 1962 Wide
On DVD
Nov 1, 1992

Critic Reviews

  • Bill Chambers, Film Freak Central

    Two for the Seesaw is, quite frankly, one for the cinematic dustbin.

  • Steve Crum, Video-Reviewmaster.com

    OK drama featuring Mitchum and MacLaine, who work somewhat oddly well together.

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    Stage-bound and too talky.

Critic ratings and reviews powered by RottenTomatoes.com

Fresh (60% or more critics rated the movie positively)

Rotten (59% or fewer critics rated the movie positively)

Featured Audience Ratings

  • jay n


    Strong performances from the leads, although Shirley's accent is reminiscent of Anne Bancroft who originated the role on Broadway and might have seemed more at home in the part. Well directed by Wise but if interpersonal dramas aren't your thing-steer clear of this.

Cast

See full cast

facebook_logo

Now you can share movies with your friends on Facebook!

  • Discover movies your friends are watching
  • Keep track of what you want to see
  • Add your reviews to your Timeline