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The Ladies Man (1961): cast, story & where to watch

1961 · Film · ★ 6.3

The Ladies Man poster

Released in 1961, The Ladies Man is a comedy film directed by Jerry Lewis, running about 95 minutes. “"He's wacky!" - "He's Shweet!" - "He's the most!" - "He's the end!" - "He's dopey!" - "He's fast!" - "He's silly!" -"He's the nuts!"” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. After his girl leaves him for someone else, Herbert gets really depressed and starts searching for a job. He finally finds one in a big house which is inhabited by many, many women. Can he live in the same home with all these females?

Who’s in it. The Ladies Man stars Jerry Lewis as Herbert H. Heebert / Mama Heebert, Helen Traubel as Miss Helen N. Wellenmellon, Pat Stanley as Fay and Kathleen Freeman as Katie, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Ladies Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ladies Man page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Ladies Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Ladies Man (1961)?
In US, The Ladies Man is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Ladies Man worth watching?
The Ladies Man holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Ladies Man?
The Ladies Man stars Jerry Lewis, Helen Traubel, Pat Stanley, Kathleen Freeman and George Raft.
When was The Ladies Man released?
The Ladies Man was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.