My Fair Lady (1964) is a timeless musical film directed by George Cukor, based on the Broadway production of the same name, which was itself adapted from George Bernard Shaw’s play Pygmalion. The film is widely regarded as one of the greatest musicals in cinema history, celebrated for its dazzling performances, iconic songs, and stunning production design. It won 8 Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

The story centers on Eliza Doolittle (Audrey Hepburn), a poor Cockney flower girl with a thick accent who dreams of improving her station in life. She crosses paths with Professor Henry Higgins (Rex Harrison), a pompous and linguistically skilled phonetics professor. Higgins boasts that he can transform Eliza into a proper lady of high society simply by teaching her to speak with a refined accent.

Eliza accepts his challenge, and through rigorous—and often humorous—lessons, she undergoes a remarkable transformation. As she learns to navigate the world of the elite, tensions arise between the independent and spirited Eliza and the arrogant, emotionally distant Higgins. Their evolving relationship raises questions about class, identity, and the true meaning of personal growth.