Father Needs a Wife_
A widowed father advertises for a new maid, but his children secretly seek a woman to be his new wife.
Starring
Dieter Borsche, Ruth Leuwerik, Bruni Löbel
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Father Needs a Wife was released 74 years ago in 1952.
Overview
A widowed father advertises for a new maid, but his children secretly seek a woman to be his new wife.
Father Needs a Wife is a Comedy, Family film with a runtime of 1h 38m.
CAST (13)
Dieter Borsche
Dr. Hans Neumeister
Ruth Leuwerik
Susanne Meissner
Bruni Löbel
Lotti Hellwig
Günther Lüders
Photographer Kurt Fischer
Therese Giehse
Frau Nickel
Paul Bildt
Man in ad acceptance
Wera Frydtberg
Gisela
OG
Oliver Grimm
Tom Neumeister
Angelika Meissner
Ulla Neumeister
Urs Hess
Philipp Neumeister
MH
Migg Hess
Martin Neumeister
Charlott Daudert
Lady with carnation
Rudolf Vogel
Waiter
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Father Needs a Wife about?
A widowed father advertises for a new maid, but his children secretly seek a woman to be his new wife.
How long is Father Needs a Wife?
Father Needs a Wife has a runtime of 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Who stars in Father Needs a Wife?
The cast of Father Needs a Wife includes Dieter Borsche, Ruth Leuwerik, Bruni Löbel, Günther Lüders, Therese Giehse.
What is the rating of Father Needs a Wife?
Father Needs a Wife has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Family
