Man About the House (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1974, Man About the House is a comedy film directed by John Robins, running about 90 minutes. “The hilarious adventures of two girls with a... Man About the House!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An unscrupulous property developer wants to flatten the street to make way for new buildings. Householder George Roper is happy to take the offered money and run but his wife Mildred and their lodgers join with other residents to take a stand and keep things as they are.
Who’s in it. Man About the House stars Richard O'Sullivan as Robin Tripp, Paula Wilcox as Chrissy, Sally Thomsett as Jo and Brian Murphy as George, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Man About the House 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 Man About the House page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man About the House tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man About the House (1974)?
- In GB, Man About the House is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Man About the House worth watching?
- Man About the House holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Man About the House?
- Man About the House stars Richard O'Sullivan, Paula Wilcox, Sally Thomsett, Brian Murphy and Yootha Joyce.
- When was Man About the House released?
- Man About the House was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.