What a Woman (1943): cast, story & where to watch

1943 · Film · ★ 5.8

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Released in 1943, What a Woman is a comedy and romance film directed by Irving Cummings, running about 94 minutes. “She started the world's greatest MAN-Hunt... AND what she got was too HOT to HANDLE” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An author and a literary agent become involved after selling film rights to his racy book.

Who’s in it. What a Woman stars Rosalind Russell as Carol Ainsley, Brian Aherne as Henry Pepper, Willard Parker as Prof. Michael 'Mike' Cobb and Alan Dinehart as Pat O'Shea, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, What a Woman 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 What a Woman page.

If you liked it. Fans of What a Woman tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch What a Woman (1943)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for What a Woman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is What a Woman worth watching?
What a Woman holds an audience score of 5.8 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 What a Woman?
What a Woman stars Rosalind Russell, Brian Aherne, Willard Parker, Alan Dinehart and Edward Fielding.
When was What a Woman released?
What a Woman was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.