Designing Woman (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.5

Released in 1957, Designing Woman is a comedy and romance film directed by Vincente Minnelli, running about 118 minutes. “His world is guys and dolls! Her world is gowns and glamor!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A sportswriter who marries a fashion designer discovers that their mutual interests are few, although each has an intriguing past which makes the other jealous.
Who’s in it. Designing Woman stars Gregory Peck as Mike Hagen, Lauren Bacall as Marilla Brown Hagen, Dolores Gray as Lori Shannon and Sam Levene as Ned Hammerstein, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Designing Woman 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 Designing Woman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Designing Woman tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Designing Woman (1957)?
- In US, Designing Woman 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 Designing Woman worth watching?
- Designing Woman holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Designing Woman?
- Designing Woman stars Gregory Peck, Lauren Bacall, Dolores Gray, Sam Levene and Tom Helmore.
