The Lady Says No (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1952, The Lady Says No is a comedy and romance film directed by Frank Ross, running about 80 minutes. “...but she didn't mean it!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The feminist author of a national best-seller titled The Lady Says No meets a sexist magazine photographer and decides she'd rather say yes.
Who’s in it. The Lady Says No stars Joan Caulfield as Dorinda Hatch, David Niven as Bill Shelby, James Robertson Justice as Matthew Huntington Hatch and Lenore Lonergan as Goldie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Lady Says No has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lady Says No page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lady Says No tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lady Says No (1952)?
- In US, The Lady Says No is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lady Says No worth watching?
- The Lady Says No holds an audience score of 4.5 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 The Lady Says No?
- The Lady Says No stars Joan Caulfield, David Niven, James Robertson Justice, Lenore Lonergan and Frances Bavier.
- When was The Lady Says No released?
- The Lady Says No was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.