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Why Men Leave Home

6.019511h 25mMovieDrama

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.

DirectorErle C. Kenton
WriterErna Lazarus
ProducerKroger Babb

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 21 other countries

Why Men Leave Home isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Bermuda and 17 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Erle C. Kenton

JBJulie Bishop
Julie Bishop
Ruth Waldron
RDRichard Denning
Richard Denning
Dr. John Waldron
EW
Ern Westmore
Himself
JM
Jonnie Lee MacFadden
Jonnie Lee
NG
Norma Gilchrist
Herself
MDMyrna Dell
Myrna Dell
Kay Joyce

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Why Men Leave Home — streaming FAQ

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Why Men Leave Home isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Argentina, Austria and Bermuda and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Why Men Leave Home on Netflix?

No, Why Men Leave Home is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

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Why Men Leave Home isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.