Ask Any Girl (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1959, Ask Any Girl is a comedy and romance film directed by Charles Walters, running about 98 minutes. “The Funniest Idea Ever...For Making a Male Into a Mate!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Meg is a young wide-eyed girl who is endures many calamities in her search for a husband in modern-day New York. After losing her suitcase at Penn Station, being kicked out by her roommate, and changing bosses because her boss made a pass at her, she finds herself looking for work at a Manhattan motivational research agency run by punctilious Miles Doughton and his playboy brother, Evan.
Who’s in it. Ask Any Girl stars David Niven as Miles Doughton, Shirley MacLaine as Meg Wheeler, Gig Young as Evan Doughton and Rod Taylor as Ross Taford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Ask Any Girl has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ask Any Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ask Any Girl tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ask Any Girl (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ask Any Girl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ask Any Girl worth watching?
- Ask Any Girl holds an audience score of 6.1 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 Ask Any Girl?
- Ask Any Girl stars David Niven, Shirley MacLaine, Gig Young, Rod Taylor and Jim Backus.
- When was Ask Any Girl released?
- Ask Any Girl was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.