Her Life as a Man (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1984, Her Life as a Man is a comedy and tv movie film directed by Robert Ellis Miller, running about 93 minutes. “Women get dates, fun and flowers - but in Carly's business, fellas get the jobs, so....goodbye Carly, hello there Carl!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. To land a sportswriting job on a national magazine run by a chauvinistic editor, an aspiring female reporter convincingly disguises herself as a man to get the inside story.
Who’s in it. Her Life as a Man stars Robyn Douglass as Carly Perkins, Marc Singer as Mark Rogers, Laraine Newman as Barbara and Miriam Flynn as Sheila, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Her Life as a Man has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Her Life as a Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Her Life as a Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Her Life as a Man (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Her Life as a Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Her Life as a Man worth watching?
- Her Life as a Man holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Her Life as a Man?
- Her Life as a Man stars Robyn Douglass, Marc Singer, Laraine Newman, Miriam Flynn and Robert Culp.
- When was Her Life as a Man released?
- Her Life as a Man was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.