Lonely Wives (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 2.9
Released in 1972, Lonely Wives is a comedy film directed by Hubert Frank, running about 77 minutes. “Lonely wifes with active lives.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An oft-naked male reporter decides to do an expose on "sexual widows", housewives who are neglected by their busy husbands. - This cheaper sex film is disguised as a report about green widows.
Who’s in it. Lonely Wives stars Ingeborg Steinbach as Grüne Witwe, Ingrid Steeger as Grüne Witwe, Evelyn Gutking-Bienert as Grüne Witwe and Ingrid van Bergen as Grüne Witwe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.9/10, Lonely Wives has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lonely Wives page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lonely Wives tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lonely Wives (1972)?
- In US, Lonely Wives is available to stream on MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lonely Wives worth watching?
- Lonely Wives holds an audience score of 2.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lonely Wives?
- Lonely Wives stars Ingeborg Steinbach, Ingrid Steeger, Evelyn Gutking-Bienert, Ingrid van Bergen and Andreas Mannkopff.
- When was Lonely Wives released?
- Lonely Wives was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.