I Don't Want to Be a Man(1918)
Ich möchte kein Mann sein
I Don't Want to Be a Man Synopsis
A teenage tomboy, tired of being bossed around by her strict guardian, impersonates a man so she can have more fun. She quickly discovers that being the opposite sex isn’t as easy as she had hoped for. What ensues is a gender-bending comedy decades ahead of its time.
I Don't Want to Be a Man (1918) is a comedy film directed by Ernst Lubitsch, released on October 1, 1918 with a runtime of 45m. It stars Ossi Oswalda, Curt Goetz, Ferry Sikla and Margarete Kupfer. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 65 ratings.
- Director:
- Ernst Lubitsch
- Writers:
- Hanns Kräly, Ernst Lubitsch
- Producers:
- Paul Davidson
- Cinematographer:
- Theodor Sparkuhl
- Production:
- Projektions-AG Union
- Status:
- Released
I Don't Want to Be a Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ossi Oswalda
as Ossi
Curt Goetz
as Dr. Kersten
Ferry Sikla
as Counsellor Brockmüller
Margarete Kupfer
as Gouvernante
Victor Janson
Key crew
Directed by Ernst Lubitsch, written by Hanns Kräly and Ernst Lubitsch, produced by Paul Davidson.
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I Don't Want to Be a Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 65 ratings.
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I Don't Want to Be a Man – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch I Don't Want to Be a Man online?
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I Don't Want to Be a Man (1918) is available to stream on FlixFling, and to rent or buy from FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in I Don't Want to Be a Man?
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The main cast of I Don't Want to Be a Man (1918) includes Ossi Oswalda, Curt Goetz, Ferry Sikla, Margarete Kupfer and Victor Janson. The film was directed by Ernst Lubitsch. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was I Don't Want to Be a Man released?
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I Don't Want to Be a Man was released on October 1, 1918 and runs for 45m.
Is I Don't Want to Be a Man worth watching?
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I Don't Want to Be a Man (1918) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 65 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.