When a Woman Meddles (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1957, When a Woman Meddles is a crime film directed by Yves Allégret, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Quand la Femme S'en Mele (When the Woman Butts In) stars French film favorite Edwige Feuillere as a high-class gangster's moll named Maine. When Maine's first husband and daughter pay a visit, it's an awkward time for our heroine and her current amour, gang boss Godot (Jean Servais). In addition to fielding a lot of embarrassing questions, Godot also has to deal with a pesky turf war with a rival mobster. Not that the ex-husband is a paragon of virtue: he's busy trying to get even with a crooked business associate.
Who’s in it. When a Woman Meddles stars Edwige Feuillère as Angèle, Jean Servais as Henri Godot, Jean Debucourt as Auguste Coudert de la Taillerie and Bernard Blier as Félix Seguin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, When a Woman Meddles has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When a Woman Meddles page.
If you liked it. Fans of When a Woman Meddles tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When a Woman Meddles (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for When a Woman Meddles change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is When a Woman Meddles worth watching?
- When a Woman Meddles holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When a Woman Meddles?
- When a Woman Meddles stars Edwige Feuillère, Jean Servais, Jean Debucourt, Bernard Blier and Pascale Roberts.
- When was When a Woman Meddles released?
- When a Woman Meddles was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.