Take It Like a Man, Ma'am! (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1975, Take It Like a Man, Ma'am! is a comedy, fantasy and family film directed by Li Vilstrup, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. A middle aged married woman suffers from depression. Her husband suggests she get a dog, but instead she gets a job. Treatment of the women workers leads her into a hilarious fantasy in which roles are reversed and bearded men sit behind typewriters worrying about their looks and what to buy for dinner. She gets involved in a strike and loses her job, but has found some friends and a more positive attitude to life.
Who’s in it. Take It Like a Man, Ma'am! stars Tove Maës as Ellen Rasmussen, Berthe Qvistgaard as Karen, Birgit Brüel as Grethe and Claus Strandberg as Harry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Take It Like a Man, Ma'am! sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Take It Like a Man, Ma'am! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Take It Like a Man, Ma'am! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Take It Like a Man, Ma'am! (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Take It Like a Man, Ma'am! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Take It Like a Man, Ma'am! worth watching?
- Take It Like a Man, Ma'am! holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Take It Like a Man, Ma'am!?
- Take It Like a Man, Ma'am! stars Tove Maës, Berthe Qvistgaard, Birgit Brüel, Claus Strandberg and Cæcilie Nordgreen.
- When was Take It Like a Man, Ma'am! released?
- Take It Like a Man, Ma'am! was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.