Woman Obsessed (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1959, Woman Obsessed is a drama and romance film directed by Henry Hathaway, running about 102 minutes. “She hated the child whose life stirred within her...because it was part of him whom she loathed and despised...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After her husband dies in a fire, a woman (Susan Hayward) is left to tend for her young son and the family farm on her own. Soon, she takes in a drifting handyman, they fall in love, and a resentment begins to build between the son and his new "step-father" who treats the boy harshly on purpose to prepare him for life on the frontier.
Who’s in it. Woman Obsessed stars Susan Hayward as Mary Sharron, Stephen Boyd as Fred Carter, Barbara Nichols as Mayme Radzevitch and Dennis Holmes as Robbie Sharron, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Woman Obsessed 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 Woman Obsessed page.
If you liked it. Fans of Woman Obsessed tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Woman Obsessed (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Woman Obsessed change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Woman Obsessed worth watching?
- Woman Obsessed holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Woman Obsessed?
- Woman Obsessed stars Susan Hayward, Stephen Boyd, Barbara Nichols, Dennis Holmes and Theodore Bikel.
- When was Woman Obsessed released?
- Woman Obsessed was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.