Why Men Leave Home

1951Movie1 h 25 min

59
DecentGoodWatch score
59
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

A housewife, suspecting her husband of having an affair with a younger woman, enlists the help of a make-up artist to become more attractive to him.

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  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Directed by
Erle C. Kenton
Written by
Erna Lazarus
Produced by
Kroger Babb

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July 16, 1951 · 1 h 25 min · Drama

Released
July 16, 1951
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
109 countries

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Where can I stream Why Men Leave Home?

In the United States, Why Men Leave Home streams on Cultpix. It also streams in 108 other countries.

Is Why Men Leave Home worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 5.8).

Is Why Men Leave Home okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Why Men Leave Home plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (6 of 10) and dialogue centrality (6 of 10) more than on its plot.