Movie

My Favorite Wife

“The funniest, fastest honeymoon ever screened!”

★ 7.0(173)19401h 28m

My Favorite Wife is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Director: Garson Kanin
Release date: 1940-05-17
Runtime: 1h 28m
Language: English
Box office: $2,057,000
Budget: $921,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: RKO Radio Pictures

My Favorite Wife — trailer

About My Favorite Wife

My Favorite Wife is a 1940 movie in the Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Garson Kanin, starring Cary Grant, Irene Dunne and Randolph Scott. It has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 173 viewers. Below you can see where to watch My Favorite Wife in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Years after her ship disappeared, a presumably dead woman returns home. To her shock, she finds her husband has remarried.

Cast

Cary Grant

Nick Arden

Irene Dunne

Ellen Wagstaff Arden

Randolph Scott

Steve Burkett

Gail Patrick

Bianca Bates

Ann Shoemaker

Scotty Beckett

Tim Arden

Mary Lou Harrington

Chinch Arden

Donald MacBride

Hotel Clerk

Hugh O'Connell

Johnson

Granville Bates

Judge Walter Bryson

Pedro de Cordoba

Dr. Kohlmar

Joe Cabrillas

Phillip (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

jealousyjudgeshipwreckhoneymoonbigamyconfusionremarriagelos angeles, californiapresumed deadscrewball comedydeserted islandsecond marriagelost at seahilariouscomedy of remarriage

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch My Favorite Wife in United States?+

In United States, you can stream My Favorite Wife on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is My Favorite Wife on Netflix?+

My Favorite Wife is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max.

How long is My Favorite Wife?+

My Favorite Wife has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Who stars in My Favorite Wife?+

My Favorite Wife stars Cary Grant, Irene Dunne, Randolph Scott, Gail Patrick and Ann Shoemaker.

When did My Favorite Wife come out?+

My Favorite Wife is a 1940 movie directed by Garson Kanin.

What genre is My Favorite Wife?+

My Favorite Wife is Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed My Favorite Wife?+

My Favorite Wife was directed by Garson Kanin.