Movie

I Was a Male War Bride

“...and this is how SHERIDAN TOOK GRANT!”

★ 7.0(146)19491h 45m

I Was a Male War Bride is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube in United Kingdom. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Howard Hawks
Release date: 1949-08-26
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox

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About I Was a Male War Bride

I Was a Male War Bride is a 1949 movie in the Comedy, Romance and War genres, directed by Howard Hawks, starring Cary Grant, Ann Sheridan and Marion Marshall. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 146 viewers. Below you can see where to watch I Was a Male War Bride in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

After marrying an American lieutenant with whom he was assigned to work in post-war Germany, a French captain attempts to find a way to accompany her back to the States under the terms of the War Bride Act.

Cast

Cary Grant

Capt. Henri Rochard

Ann Sheridan

Lt. Catherine Gates

Marion Marshall

Lt. Kitty Lawrence

Randy Stuart

Lt. Eloise Billings

Bill Neff

Capt. Jack Ramsey

Russ Conway

Cmdr. Willis - Chaplain (uncredited)

Gene Garrick

Tony Jowitt (uncredited)

William Self

Sergeant (uncredited)

Robert Adair

Col. Bliven (uncredited)

Chris Adcock

Mail Clerk (uncredited)

Mark Baker

Barracks Private (uncredited)

Michael Balfour

Male Billet Sergeant (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

romcomloveamericanwar bride

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch I Was a Male War Bride in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, I Was a Male War Bride is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is I Was a Male War Bride on Netflix?+

I Was a Male War Bride is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is I Was a Male War Bride?+

I Was a Male War Bride has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in I Was a Male War Bride?+

I Was a Male War Bride stars Cary Grant, Ann Sheridan, Marion Marshall, Randy Stuart and Bill Neff.

When did I Was a Male War Bride come out?+

I Was a Male War Bride is a 1949 movie directed by Howard Hawks.

What genre is I Was a Male War Bride?+

I Was a Male War Bride is Comedy, Romance and War film.

Who directed I Was a Male War Bride?+

I Was a Male War Bride was directed by Howard Hawks.