Eve and the Handyman (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1961, Eve and the Handyman is a comedy film directed by Russ Meyer, running about 65 minutes. “Sex-sationally Different!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Eve is dressed in a long raincoat and follows the handyman around as he makes his appointed rounds. She watches as he has humorous run-ins while cleaning toilets, taking scrap metal to the dump, cleaning windows, delivering a tree, climbing poles, and remaining a gentleman while trying to help a topless hitchhiker. But why is she watching him so carefully?
Who’s in it. Eve and the Handyman stars Eve Meyer as Eve, Anthony-James Ryan as The Handyman, Frank Bolger as Street sweeper and Iris Bristol as Girl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Eve and the Handyman has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Eve and the Handyman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eve and the Handyman tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eve and the Handyman (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Eve and the Handyman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Eve and the Handyman worth watching?
- Eve and the Handyman holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Eve and the Handyman?
- Eve and the Handyman stars Eve Meyer, Anthony-James Ryan, Frank Bolger, Iris Bristol and Joseph Carroll.
- When was Eve and the Handyman released?
- Eve and the Handyman was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.