Hired Wife (1940): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1940 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1940, Hired Wife is a komödie film directed by William A. Seiter, running about 95 minutes. “The SEX-PLOSION of the Season” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ad man Stephen Dexter asks his secretary Kendall to marry him as a loophole in order to protect his finances during an important business deal. Once the deal is completed, he asks Kendall for a divorce and is dismayed when she refuses.
Who’s in it. Hired Wife stars Rosalind Russell as Kendal Browning, Brian Aherne as Stephen Dexter, Virginia Bruce as Phyllis Walden and Robert Benchley as Roger Van Horn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Hired Wife has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hired Wife page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hired Wife tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Hired Wife (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hired Wife change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hired Wife worth watching?
- Hired Wife holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hired Wife?
- Hired Wife stars Rosalind Russell, Brian Aherne, Virginia Bruce, Robert Benchley and John Carroll.
- When was Hired Wife released?
- Hired Wife was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.