H.M. Pulham, Esq. (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6.9

Released in 1941, H.M. Pulham, Esq. is a drama and romance film directed by King Vidor, running about 120 minutes. “THERE'S A GIRL LIKE MARVIN MYLES HIDDEN IN EVERY MAN'S LIFE” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man who lived his life as he was told he should, not as he would have chosen to, is brought out of his shell by a beautiful young woman.
Who’s in it. H.M. Pulham, Esq. stars Hedy Lamarr as Marvin Myles Ransome, Robert Young as Harry Moulton Pulham, Ruth Hussey as Cordelia 'Kay' Motford Pulham and Charles Coburn as John Pulham, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, H.M. Pulham, Esq. has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch H.M. Pulham, Esq. page.
If you liked it. Fans of H.M. Pulham, Esq. tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch H.M. Pulham, Esq. (1941)?
- In US, H.M. Pulham, Esq. is available to stream on TCM, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is H.M. Pulham, Esq. worth watching?
- H.M. Pulham, Esq. holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in H.M. Pulham, Esq.?
- H.M. Pulham, Esq. stars Hedy Lamarr, Robert Young, Ruth Hussey, Charles Coburn and Van Heflin.
- When was H.M. Pulham, Esq. released?
- H.M. Pulham, Esq. was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.
