Why Men Leave Home (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1951, Why Men Leave Home is a drama film directed by Erle C. Kenton, running about 85 minutes. “How 'HOT' can a blonde get?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A housewife, suspecting her husband of having an affair with a younger woman, enlists the help of a make-up artist to become more attractive to him.
Who’s in it. Why Men Leave Home stars Julie Bishop as Ruth Waldron, Richard Denning as Dr. John Waldron, Ern Westmore as Himself and Jonnie Lee MacFadden as Jonnie Lee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Why Men Leave Home has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Why Men Leave Home page.
If you liked it. Fans of Why Men Leave Home tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Why Men Leave Home (1951)?
- In US, Why Men Leave Home is available to stream on Cultpix. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Why Men Leave Home worth watching?
- Why Men Leave Home holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Why Men Leave Home?
- Why Men Leave Home stars Julie Bishop, Richard Denning, Ern Westmore, Jonnie Lee MacFadden and Norma Gilchrist.
- When was Why Men Leave Home released?
- Why Men Leave Home was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.