Young Wives' Tale (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1951, Young Wives' Tale is a comedy and romance film directed by Henry Cass, running about 79 minutes. “...and what a tale!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A post-war housing crisis leaves a shy woman to share a house with two couples. Comic situations arise as the new roomer becomes infatuated with one of the husbands.
Who’s in it. Young Wives' Tale stars Joan Greenwood as Sabina Pennant, Nigel Patrick as Rodney Pennant, Derek Farr as Bruce Banning and Guy Middleton as Victor Manifold, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Young Wives' Tale has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Young Wives' Tale page.
If you liked it. Fans of Young Wives' Tale tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Young Wives' Tale (1951)?
- In GB, Young Wives' Tale is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Young Wives' Tale worth watching?
- Young Wives' Tale holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Young Wives' Tale?
- Young Wives' Tale stars Joan Greenwood, Nigel Patrick, Derek Farr, Guy Middleton and Athene Seyler.