The Opposite Sex (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1956, The Opposite Sex is a comedy, romance and music film directed by David Miller, running about 116 minutes. “There's one thing on their minds- MEN!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Former radio singer Kay learns from her gossipy friends that her husband, Steve, has had an affair with chorus girl Crystal. Devastated, Kay tries to ignore the information, but when Crystal performs one of her musical numbers at a charity benefit, she breaks down and goes to Reno to file for divorce. However, when she hears that gold-digging Crystal is making Steve unhappy, Kay resolves to get her husband back. The Opposite Sex is a remake of the 1939 comedy The Women.
Who’s in it. The Opposite Sex stars June Allyson as Kay Ashley Hilliard, Joan Collins as Crystal Allen, Dolores Gray as Sylvia Fowler and Ann Sheridan as Amanda Penrose, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Opposite Sex has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $2.8M at the box office.
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 Opposite Sex page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Opposite Sex tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Opposite Sex (1956)?
- In US, The Opposite Sex 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 Opposite Sex worth watching?
- The Opposite Sex holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Opposite Sex?
- The Opposite Sex stars June Allyson, Joan Collins, Dolores Gray, Ann Sheridan and Ann Miller.
- When was The Opposite Sex released?
- The Opposite Sex was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.