Where can I watch The Female Animal (1958)?

In US, The Female Animal is available to 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 Female Animal worth watching?

The Female Animal holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in The Female Animal?

The Female Animal stars Hedy Lamarr, Jane Powell, George Nader, Jan Sterling and Jerry Paris.

When was The Female Animal released?

The Female Animal was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.

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The Female Animal (1958): cast, story & where to watch

1958 · Film · ★ 6.2

Released in 1958, The Female Animal is a thriller, drama and romance film directed by Harry Keller, running about 84 minutes. “It is said that when a woman fights for a man, she is like an ANIMAL!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Jaded movie star Vanessa Windsor, saved from a studio accident by handsome extra Chris Farley, pursues him, and soon he's the 'caretaker' of her beach house. Vanessa's sexy, alcoholic adult daughter Penny accidentally meets Chris, who rescues her from an 'octopus' boyfriend. Before you know it, Chris is involved with both mother and daughter, and his only way out is to take a job in a Mexican picture about man-eating orchids...

Who’s in it. The Female Animal stars Hedy Lamarr as Vanessa Windsor, Jane Powell as Penny Windsor, George Nader as Chris Farley and Jan Sterling as Lily Frayne, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Female Animal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 Female Animal page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Female Animal tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Female Animal (1958)?: In US, The Female Animal is available to 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 Female Animal worth watching?: The Female Animal holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Female Animal?: The Female Animal stars Hedy Lamarr, Jane Powell, George Nader, Jan Sterling and Jerry Paris.
When was The Female Animal released?: The Female Animal was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.