Female (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1933, Female is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 60 minutes. “she had plenty of trouble finding a man she couldn't boss. ...AND PLENTY MORE AFTER SHE FOUND HIM!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Alison Drake, the tough-minded executive of an automobile factory, succeeds in the man's world of business until she meets an independent design engineer.
Who’s in it. Female stars Ruth Chatterton as Alison Drake, George Brent as Jim Thorne, Lois Wilson as Harriet Brown and Johnny Mack Brown as George P. Cooper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Female 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 Female page.
If you liked it. Fans of Female tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Female (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Female change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Female worth watching?
- Female holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Female?
- Female stars Ruth Chatterton, George Brent, Lois Wilson, Johnny Mack Brown and Ruth Donnelly.
- When was Female released?
- Female was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.