Movie

The Substitute Wife

“A family in need... A strong woman... She was the perfect solution.”

★ 5.5(15)19941h 32m

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Good to know

Director: Peter Werner
Release date: 1994-05-23
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: NBC

About The Substitute Wife

The Substitute Wife is a 1994 movie in the Drama, Romance and Western genres, directed by Peter Werner, starring Farrah Fawcett, Lea Thompson and Peter Weller. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.5/10 from 15 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Substitute Wife in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In Nebraska, in pioneer days, a woman who knows she is going to die asks a prostitute to replace her with her husband and four children in order to make it possible for them to keep their family farm.

Cast

Farrah Fawcett

Pearl

Lea Thompson

Amy Hightower

Peter Weller

Martin Hightower

Gail Cronauer

Isabel Donahue

Karis Paige Bryant

Jessica

Babs George

Mrs. Parker

Cory Lloyd

Nathan

Colton Conklin

Jack

Annie Suite

Mrs. Van Der Meer

Gena Sleete

Hattie Donahue

Lou Perryman

Saloon Keeper

Jonathan Joss

Black Deer

Themes & keywords

bigamyprostitutionpioneerpolyamory

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Substitute Wife in Italy?+

The Substitute Wife is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Substitute Wife on Netflix?+

The Substitute Wife is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is The Substitute Wife?+

The Substitute Wife has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in The Substitute Wife?+

The Substitute Wife stars Farrah Fawcett, Lea Thompson, Peter Weller, Gail Cronauer and Karis Paige Bryant.

When did The Substitute Wife come out?+

The Substitute Wife is a 1994 movie directed by Peter Werner.

What genre is The Substitute Wife?+

The Substitute Wife is Drama, Romance, Western and TV Movie film.

Who directed The Substitute Wife?+

The Substitute Wife was directed by Peter Werner.