The Women
1939, English. Directed by George Cukor.
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A happily married woman lets her catty friends talk her into divorce when her husband strays.
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Worth the Hype
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7.2/10 from 187 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Women
The Women isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Cast & crew
- George CukorDirector
- Norma ShearerMary Haines
- Joan CrawfordCrystal Allen
- Rosalind RussellSylvia Fowler
- Mary BolandThe Countess De Lave
- Paulette GoddardMiriam Aarons
- Joan FontainePeggy Day
- Lucile WatsonMrs. Morehead
- Phyllis PovahEdith Potter
- Virginia WeidlerLittle Mary
- Marjorie MainLucy
- Virginia GreyPat
- Ruth HusseyMiss Wattson
Details
- Released
- 1 September 1939
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jane Murfin, Anita Loos, Donald Ogden Stewart
- Budget
- $1.7M
- Box office
- $2.3M
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News & fan talk
What The Women is based on
The Women is based on The Women, a play or musical by Clare Boothe Luce.
Play or musical
The Women
By Clare Boothe Luce
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The Women: quick answers
Is The Women worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 187 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Women?
The Women runs 133 minutes (2h 13m).
Does The Women have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Women. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Women parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Women is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Women on?
The Women isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Women?
If you liked The Women, try Stage Door, Dinner at Eight, His Girl Friday.
Who directed The Women?
The Women (1939) was directed by George Cukor and stars Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, Rosalind Russell.
What is The Women based on?
The Women is based on The Women, a play or musical by Clare Boothe Luce.