The Man I Love (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1946, The Man I Love is a drama film directed by Raoul Walsh, running about 96 minutes. “There should be a law against knowing the things I found out about men!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tough torch singer Petey Brown, visiting her family, finds a nest of troubles: her sister, brother, and the neighbor's wife are involved in various ways with shady nightclub owner Nicky Toresca. Petey has what it takes to handle Nicky, but then she meets San Thomas, formerly great jazz pianist now on the skids, and falls for him hard.
Who’s in it. The Man I Love stars Ida Lupino as Petey Brown, Robert Alda as Nicky Toresca, Andrea King as Sally Otis and Martha Vickers as Virginia 'Ginny' Brown, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Man I Love has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, TCM and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man I Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man I Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man I Love (1946)?
- In US, The Man I Love is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Man I Love worth watching?
- The Man I Love holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Man I Love?
- The Man I Love stars Ida Lupino, Robert Alda, Andrea King, Martha Vickers and Bruce Bennett.
- When was The Man I Love released?
- The Man I Love was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.