The Women (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1939, The Women is a comedy and drama film directed by George Cukor, running about 133 minutes. “It's all about men!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A happily married woman lets her catty friends talk her into divorce when her husband strays.
Who’s in it. The Women stars Norma Shearer as Mary Haines, Joan Crawford as Crystal Allen, Rosalind Russell as Sylvia Fowler and Mary Boland as The Countess De Lave, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Women has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Women page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Women tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Women (1939)?
- In US, The Women is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Women worth watching?
- The Women holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Women?
- The Women stars Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, Rosalind Russell, Mary Boland and Paulette Goddard.
- When was The Women released?
- The Women was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.