What Every Woman Wants (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1954, What Every Woman Wants is a drama film directed by Maurice Elvey, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Young couple Mark and Jane are forced to thrash out marital problems in a borrowed room in Jane’s parents’ tiny house. Meanwhile, Jane’s cousin, Jim - back from the war in Korea - and Mark’s involvement in left-wing politics place further strain on the relationship. Can grandfather help?
Who’s in it. What Every Woman Wants stars William Sylvester as Jim Barnes, Elsie Albiin as Jane Hadley, Patric Doonan as Mark Hadley and Dominic Roche as Bill Brown, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, What Every Woman Wants has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch What Every Woman Wants page.
If you liked it. Fans of What Every Woman Wants tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch What Every Woman Wants (1954)?
- In US, What Every Woman Wants is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is What Every Woman Wants worth watching?
- What Every Woman Wants holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in What Every Woman Wants?
- What Every Woman Wants stars William Sylvester, Elsie Albiin, Patric Doonan, Dominic Roche and Brenda De Banzie.
- When was What Every Woman Wants released?
- What Every Woman Wants was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.