I Hate My Body (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1974, I Hate My Body is a drama, horror and science fiction film directed by León Klimovsky, running about 97 minutes. “The brain of a man... the body of a woman... the sexual horror story of our time!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The brain of a male engineer is transplanted into a female’s body. He soon finds it very frustrating to cope with the daily sexist discrimination most women deal with. For example, he is surprised when no one will hire a female engineer. When he is faced with dealing with female sexuality, he quickly begins exhibiting lesbian tendencies.
Who’s in it. I Hate My Body stars Alexandra Bastedo as Lita Schmidt, Narciso Ibáñez Menta as Adolfo Berger, Gemma Cuervo as Lydia Berger and Manuel Zarzo as Jefe de la fábrica, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, I Hate My Body has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $117.4K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Hate My Body page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Hate My Body tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Hate My Body (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for I Hate My Body change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is I Hate My Body worth watching?
- I Hate My Body holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I Hate My Body?
- I Hate My Body stars Alexandra Bastedo, Narciso Ibáñez Menta, Gemma Cuervo, Manuel Zarzo and Eva León.
- When was I Hate My Body released?
- I Hate My Body was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.