The Opposite Sex_
"There's one thing on their minds- MEN!"
Former radio singer Kay learns from her gossipy friends that her husband, Steve, has had an affair with chorus girl Crystal. Devastated, Kay tries to ignore the information, but when Crystal performs one of her musical numbers at a charity benefit, she breaks down and goes to Reno to file for divorce. However, when she hears that gold-digging Crystal is making Steve unhappy, Kay resolves to get her husband back. The Opposite Sex is a remake of the 1939 comedy The Women.
Starring
June Allyson, Joan Collins, Dolores Gray
Box Office
$2.8M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Year context
The Opposite Sex was released 70 years ago in 1956.
Overview
Former radio singer Kay learns from her gossipy friends that her husband, Steve, has had an affair with chorus girl Crystal. Devastated, Kay tries to ignore ...
The Opposite Sex is a Comedy, Music, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 56m.
CAST (20)
June Allyson
Kay Ashley Hilliard
Joan Collins
Crystal Allen
Dolores Gray
Sylvia Fowler
Ann Sheridan
Amanda Penrose
Ann Miller
Gloria Dahl
Leslie Nielsen
Steve Hilliard
Jeff Richards
Buck Winston
Agnes Moorehead
Countess Lavaliere
Charlotte Greenwood
Lucy
Joan Blondell
Edith Potter
Sam Levene
Mike Pearl
Bill Goodwin
Howard Fowler
Alice Pearce
Olga
Barbara Jo Allen
Dolly DeHaven
Sandy Descher
Debbie Hilliard
Carolyn Jones
Pat
Jerry Antes
Leading Man Dancer
Alan Marshal
Ted
JH
Jonathan Hole
Phelps Potter
Harry James
Harry James
BOX OFFICE
$2.8M
Revenue
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
116 min (1h 56m)
Country
Rating
5.2/10 (20 votes)
Box Office
$2,760,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Opposite Sex about?
Former radio singer Kay learns from her gossipy friends that her husband, Steve, has had an affair with chorus girl Crystal. Devastated, Kay tries to ignore the information, but when Crystal performs one of her musical numbers at a charity benefit, she breaks down and goes to Reno to file for divorce. However, when she hears that gold-digging Crystal is making Steve unhappy, Kay resolves to get her husband back. The Opposite Sex is a remake of the 1939 comedy The Women.
How long is The Opposite Sex?
The Opposite Sex has a runtime of 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Who stars in The Opposite Sex?
The cast of The Opposite Sex includes June Allyson, Joan Collins, Dolores Gray, Ann Sheridan, Ann Miller.
How much did The Opposite Sex make at the box office?
The Opposite Sex earned $2,760,000 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of The Opposite Sex?
The Opposite Sex has a rating of 5.2 out of 10 based on 20 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Comedy
Music
Romance
