An Ideal Husband (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1947, An Ideal Husband is a comedy and drama film directed by Alexander Korda, running about 96 minutes. “"An Ideal Husband has to look to his future...a woman has to look to her past!"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A prominent politician is preparing to expose a financial scandal. But then a woman who has invested heavily in the shady venture threatens to uncover a damaging secret in the politician's past if he exposes the speculation as a fraud. His problem is compounded by his wife's intolerance of the slightest character flaws.
Who’s in it. An Ideal Husband stars Paulette Goddard as Laura Cheveley, Michael Wilding as Arthur Goring, Diana Wynyard as Gertrude Chiltern and Hugh Williams as Robert Chiltern, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, An Ideal Husband has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An Ideal Husband page.
If you liked it. Fans of An Ideal Husband tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An Ideal Husband (1947)?
- In US, An Ideal Husband is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is An Ideal Husband worth watching?
- An Ideal Husband holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in An Ideal Husband?
- An Ideal Husband stars Paulette Goddard, Michael Wilding, Diana Wynyard, Hugh Williams and C. Aubrey Smith.
- When was An Ideal Husband released?
- An Ideal Husband was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.