The Ape Woman (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1964, The Ape Woman is a comedy and drama film directed by Marco Ferreri, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. A modest Neapolitan man meets a young woman with excessive hairiness. He exhibits her at fairs and marries her. It is after marriage that he receives a tempting offer from a French manager.
Who’s in it. The Ape Woman stars Ugo Tognazzi as Antonio Focaccia, Annie Girardot as Maria, Achille Majeroni as Majoroni and Filippo Pompa Marcelli as Bruno, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Ape Woman has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ape Woman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ape Woman tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ape Woman (1964)?
- In GB, The Ape Woman is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ape Woman worth watching?
- The Ape Woman holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Ape Woman?
- The Ape Woman stars Ugo Tognazzi, Annie Girardot, Achille Majeroni, Filippo Pompa Marcelli and Ermelinda De Felice.
- When was The Ape Woman released?
- The Ape Woman was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.