My Wife's Lodger
1952, English. Directed by Maurice Elvey.
My Wife’s Lodger finds hapless soldier Willie Higginbottom (Dominic Roche) hoping for a hero’s welcome when he returns home after the war. But, while he was away, shifty spiv Roger the Lodger (Leslie Dwyer) got his arms around his wife and his feet under the table, and now Willie’s ditzy daughter (Diana Dors) only wants to sing, dance and jitterbug!
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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My Wife's Lodger is streaming on Philo, Fandor, and Cineverse in India.
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Details
- Released
- 1 October 1952
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Dominic Roche, Stafford Dickens
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My Wife's Lodger runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does My Wife's Lodger have a post-credits scene?
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My Wife's Lodger parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
My Wife's Lodger is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is My Wife's Lodger on?
My Wife's Lodger is streaming on Philo, Fandor, and Cineverse in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like My Wife's Lodger?
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Who directed My Wife's Lodger?
My Wife's Lodger (1952) was directed by Maurice Elvey and stars Dominic Roche, Olive Sloane, Leslie Dwyer.