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Young Wives' Tale

5.319511h 19mMovieComedyRomance

A post-war housing crisis leaves a shy woman to share a house with two couples. Comic situations arise as the new roomer becomes infatuated with one of the husbands.

DirectorHenry Cass
WritersRonald Jeans·Anne Burnaby
ProducerVictor Skutezky

Where to watch

Not available in Canada
Streaming in 26 other countries

Young Wives' Tale isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia and 22 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Henry Cass

JGJoan Greenwood
Joan Greenwood
Sabina Pennant
NPNigel Patrick
Nigel Patrick
Rodney Pennant
DFDerek Farr
Derek Farr
Bruce Banning
GMGuy Middleton
Guy Middleton
Victor Manifold
ASAthene Seyler
Athene Seyler
Nanny Gallop
HCHelen Cherry
Helen Cherry
Mary Banning
AHAudrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn
Eve Lester
FDFabia Drake
Fabia Drake
Nanny Blott
SD
Selma Vaz Dias
Ayah
IHIrene Handl
Irene Handl
Nanny (uncredited)
VH
Victor Harrington
Man in Pub (uncredited)
JMJack McNaughton
Jack McNaughton
Cab Driver (uncredited)

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Young Wives' Tale — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Young Wives' Tale?

Young Wives' Tale isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Bulgaria, Cyprus and Czechia and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Young Wives' Tale on Netflix?

No, Young Wives' Tale is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is Young Wives' Tale on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Young Wives' Tale isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Young Wives' Tale for free?

Young Wives' Tale isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.