Movie

The Wife

★ 4.9(16)19961h 41m

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Good to know

Director: Tom Noonan
Release date: 1996-08-16
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: CiBy 2000

The Wife — trailer

About The Wife

The Wife is a 1996 movie in the Comedy, Drama and Romance genres, directed by Tom Noonan, starring Julie Hagerty, Tom Noonan and Wallace Shawn. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.9/10 from 16 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Wife in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A sudden visit from a patient and his unstable, outrageously candid wife leads to a delirious night of shattering revelations for a husband and wife team of therapists.

Cast

Julie Hagerty

Rita

Tom Noonan

Jack

Wallace Shawn

Cosmo

Karen Young

Arlie

Danny Darrow

Tailor (uncredited)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Wife in Japan?+

The 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 The Wife on Netflix?+

The Wife is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is The Wife?+

The Wife has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in The Wife?+

The Wife stars Julie Hagerty, Tom Noonan, Wallace Shawn, Karen Young and Danny Darrow.

When did The Wife come out?+

The Wife is a 1996 movie directed by Tom Noonan.

What genre is The Wife?+

The Wife is Comedy, Drama and Romance film.

Who directed The Wife?+

The Wife was directed by Tom Noonan.