7 Best Marilyn Monroe Movies

By Vlad Zakh · January 10, 2026

Marilyn Monroe became one of the defining movie stars of the 20th century, and her best comic performances reveal a technical precision that her stardom often obscured. Some Like It Hot has two musicians disguised as women in an all-female band, Bus Stop sees a naive cowboy fall hard for a reluctant saloon singer, The Seven Year Itch tempts a married man, and How to Marry a Millionaire hunts rich husbands in Manhattan. Niagara, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and All About Eve round out the list.

Some Like It Hot (1959)

IMDb ★ 8.2 RT 95% Metacritic 98

Two musicians disguise themselves as women to escape the mob after witnessing a gangland killing.

Directed by Billy Wilder · 2h 03m

Won 1 Oscar11 wins & 13 nominations

Where to watch

Stream: fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus · Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Bus Stop (1956)

TMDB ★ 7.0

A naive rodeo cowboy falls hard for a reluctant saloon singer, played by Marilyn Monroe, and pursues her against her wishes.

Directed by Joshua Logan · 1h 35m

Where to watch

Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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The Seven Year Itch (1955)

TMDB ★ 6.8

Donald MacBride features in this comedy about a married man left alone for the summer who becomes infatuated with his beautiful neighbour.

Directed by Billy Wilder · 1h 45m

Where to watch

Stream: Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Brew, Darkroom, Amazon Prime Video with Ads · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Brew, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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How to Marry a Millionaire (1953)

TMDB ★ 6.9

Three models pool their resources to rent a Manhattan apartment and hunt for wealthy husbands.

Directed by Jean Negulesco · 1h 36m

Where to watch

Stream: fuboTV · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Niagara (1953)

TMDB ★ 6.7

A honeymooning couple becomes entangled with a troubled pair whose marriage hides a murder plot.

Directed by Henry Hathaway · 1h 32m

Where to watch

Stream: FlixFling · Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling

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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)

TMDB ★ 7.1

Two showgirls sail to Paris in pursuit of wealthy husbands and a coveted diamond tiara.

Directed by Howard Hawks · 1h 31m

Where to watch

Stream: fuboTV · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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All About Eve (1950)

IMDb ★ 8.2 RT 99% Metacritic 98

An ageing Broadway star's life is upended by a seemingly devoted young fan with hidden ambitions.

Directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz · 2h 19m · Rated PG

Won 6 Oscars27 wins & 22 nominations

Where to watch

Stream: BroadwayHD, Broadway HD Amazon Channel, Artiflix · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Streaming availability data from JustWatch, via TMDB. Availability changes often, so check the service before you plan a movie night.

Vlad Zakh

Founder, Movieix

Founder of Movieix. He started the site because most recommendation pages felt like noise. Here, lists are sorted by who's in the film, where it's from and what mood you're in tonight.

7 Best Marilyn Monroe Movies

Some Like It Hot (1959)

Bus Stop (1956)

The Seven Year Itch (1955)

How to Marry a Millionaire (1953)

Niagara (1953)

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)

All About Eve (1950)

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