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Wise Girl (1937): cast, story & where to watch

1937 · Film · ★ 7

Wise Girl poster

Released in 1937, Wise Girl is a comedy film directed by Leigh Jason, running about 70 minutes. “A BIG DOUBLE-HELPING OF BLONDE TROUBLE That's Romance IN THE 1938 MANNER!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Snooty heiress decides to track down her dead sister's kids, who are living a Bohemian life with their uncle in Greenwich Village. Once she finds them, she discovers that the Bohemian life is fun and free of the constraints her country-club life places on her. But she decides to take the uncle to court anyway to free him from the kids so he can paint.

Who’s in it. Wise Girl stars Jun Jong-seo as Park Ju-young, Miriam Hopkins as Susan Fletcher, Ray Milland as John O'Halloran and Walter Abel as Karl, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Wise Girl has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wise Girl page.

If you liked it. Fans of Wise Girl tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Wise Girl (1937)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wise Girl change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Wise Girl worth watching?
Wise Girl holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Wise Girl?
Wise Girl stars Jun Jong-seo, Miriam Hopkins, Ray Milland, Walter Abel and Henry Stephenson.
When was Wise Girl released?
Wise Girl was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.