Movie

The Accidental Husband

“Falling in love...even the expert is confused.”

★ 5.6(601)20081h 30m

The Accidental Husband is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and YouTube in United Kingdom. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Director: Griffin Dunne
Release date: 2008-02-29
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Box office: $22,707,064
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Team Todd

The Accidental Husband — trailer

About The Accidental Husband

The Accidental Husband is a 2008 movie in the Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Griffin Dunne, starring Uma Thurman, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Colin Firth. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 601 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Accidental Husband in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Emma, a radio host, is about to be married to Richard, her perfect match. But right before her wedding, she learns she's already married to Patrick, a charming but irresponsible fireman. Furthermore, Patrick has a secret: he has arranged this little trick because Emma advised Patrick's ex-fiancée to end their relationship. However, Patrick may find that the trick is on him, for he soon begins to fall in love with his uptight adversary.

Cast

Uma Thurman

Dr. Emma Lloyd

Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Patrick Sullivan

Colin Firth

Richard Braxton

Sam Shepard

Wilder

Isabella Rossellini

Mrs. Greta Bollenbecker

Keir Dullea

Mr. Carl Bollenbecker

Ajay Naidu

Deep

Sarita Choudhury

Sunny

Jeffrey Tedmori

Ajay

Lindsay Sloane

Marcy

Nick Sandow

Larry

Michael Mosley

Declin

Themes & keywords

broken engagementfictitious marriageromcomrevengeengaged womanfiancé fiancée relationshiptalk radioradio hostblamepaybackfiremanunexpected situationcharming mansnafunew york fire department (fdny)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Accidental Husband in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, The Accidental Husband is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Accidental Husband on Netflix?+

The Accidental Husband is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is The Accidental Husband?+

The Accidental Husband has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in The Accidental Husband?+

The Accidental Husband stars Uma Thurman, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Colin Firth, Sam Shepard and Isabella Rossellini.

When did The Accidental Husband come out?+

The Accidental Husband is a 2008 movie directed by Griffin Dunne.

What genre is The Accidental Husband?+

The Accidental Husband is Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed The Accidental Husband?+

The Accidental Husband was directed by Griffin Dunne.