---
title: "Housewife, 49"
year: 2006
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/housewife-49-2006"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 48915
imdb_id: "tt0913394"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 88
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 18
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Housewife, 49 (2006) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/housewife-49-2006

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Housewife, 49" (2006).
Format: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Title: Housewife, 49.
Year: 2006.
Format: Television drama film / TV movie.
Genre: Drama and History.
Basis: Wartime diaries of Nella Last.
Writer/Star: Victoria Wood (English actress and comedian).
Setting: Barrow-in-Furness, Lancashire, during the Second World War.
Plot: Follows Nella, a downtrodden wife and mother. Her life improves after joining the Women's Voluntary Service office. Her happiness is shattered when her son Cliff leaves to join the troops, leading to a confrontation with her husband Will.
Runtime: 1h 28m.
Rating: PG.
Release Date: 12/10/2006 (GB).
Draft 1 (Mental Outline): Housewife, 49 is a 2006 television drama film. It was written by and stars English actress and comedian

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel | Fawesome | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Gavin Millar
- **Networks / Studios**: ITV Studios

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Victoria Wood** as *Nella Last*
- **David Threlfall** as *Will Last*
- **Ben Crompton** as *Arthur Last*
- **Christopher Harper** as *Cliff Last*
- **Stephanie Cole** as *Mrs Waite*
- **Marcia Warren** as *Mrs Lord*
- **Sylvestra Le Touzel** as *Mrs Lynch*
- **Lorraine Ashbourne** as *Dot*
- **Jason Watkins** as *Dr Roger Brierley*
- **Daisy Haggard** as *Jill*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Housewife, 49 online?
Housewife, 49 is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Housewife, 49 worth watching?
Housewife, 49 holds a community rating of 6.0/10 based on 18 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, History for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Housewife, 49 and when was it released?
Housewife, 49 is a feature film with a runtime of 88 minutes. It was released in 2006. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Housewife, 49?
Housewife, 49 was directed by Gavin Millar.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Housewife, 49 — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/48915)
- [Housewife, 49 - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Housewife,_49)
- [Housewife, 49 (2006) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/48915-housewife-49/cast)
- [Housewife, 49 (2006) | Creators | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/en-gb/film/234621-housewife-49/cast/)

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