The Gentle Sex (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1943, The Gentle Sex is a comedy, drama and war film directed by Leslie Howard, running about 92 minutes. “Seven 'gentle' British girls who decide to "do their bit" and help out during World War II.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During the War seven women from very different backgrounds find themselves together in the Auxiliary Territorial Services. They are soon drilling, driving lorries, and manning ack-ack batteries.
Who’s in it. The Gentle Sex stars Joan Gates as Gwen Hayden, Jean Gillie as Jean Gillie, Joan Greenwood as Betty Miller and Joyce Howard as Anne Lawrence, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Gentle Sex has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gentle Sex page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gentle Sex tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gentle Sex (1943)?
- In US, The Gentle Sex is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Gentle Sex worth watching?
- The Gentle Sex holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Gentle Sex?
- The Gentle Sex stars Joan Gates, Jean Gillie, Joan Greenwood, Joyce Howard and Rosamund John.
- When was The Gentle Sex released?
- The Gentle Sex was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.