Movie

My First Wife

★ 4.5(6)19841h 36m

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Good to know

Director: Paul Cox
Release date: 1984-09-12
Runtime: 1h 36m
Language: English
Budget: $500,000
Status: Released
Country: Australia
Studio: Dofine Productions

About My First Wife

My First Wife is a 1984 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Paul Cox, starring John Hargreaves, Wendy Hughes and David Cameron. It has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.5/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch My First Wife in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

My First Wife is about the dramatic collapse of the marriage between John and Helen. It is also a film about our children and the future we offer them. Helen has decided to leave, and it is John who lacks the inner resources to cope with the impending tragedy. Slowly he is sucked into a tunnel of despair – fighting his conservative nature and the romantic memories of his married life.

Cast

John Hargreaves

John

Wendy Hughes

Helen

David Cameron

Tom

Anna Maria Monticelli

Hilary

Charles Tingwell

Helen's Father

Betty Lucas

Helen's Mother

Lucy Angwin

Lucy

Jon Finlayson

Bernard

Julia Blake

Kristin

Ron Falk

Psychiatrist

Tony Llewellyn-Jones

Doctor

Linden Wilkinson

Doctor

Themes & keywords

infidelitymarriagedivorce

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch My First Wife in Japan?+

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

Is My First Wife on Netflix?+

My First Wife is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is My First Wife?+

My First Wife has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

Who stars in My First Wife?+

My First Wife stars John Hargreaves, Wendy Hughes, David Cameron, Anna Maria Monticelli and Charles Tingwell.

When did My First Wife come out?+

My First Wife is a 1984 movie directed by Paul Cox.

What genre is My First Wife?+

My First Wife is Drama film.

Who directed My First Wife?+

My First Wife was directed by Paul Cox.