Man Wanted (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1932, Man Wanted is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by William Dieterle, running about 62 minutes. “Things the screen has never dared tell about... Love... Marriage... Divorce...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A female editor of a magazine falls in love with her male secretary.
Who’s in it. Man Wanted stars Kay Francis as Lois Ames, David Manners as Thomas 'Tom' / 'Tommy' Sherman, Una Merkel as Ruth 'Ruthie' Holman and Andy Devine as Andy Doyle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Man Wanted has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Man Wanted page.
If you liked it. Fans of Man Wanted tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Man Wanted (1932)?
- In US, Man Wanted is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Man Wanted worth watching?
- Man Wanted holds an audience score of 6.1 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 Man Wanted?
- Man Wanted stars Kay Francis, David Manners, Una Merkel, Andy Devine and Kenneth Thomson.
- When was Man Wanted released?
- Man Wanted was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.