An Ideal Husband (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1980, An Ideal Husband is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Viktor Georgiyev, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. British MP Sir Robert Chiltern is known for his honesty and integrity. To match his wife, Lady Chiltern, who is an example of high morality. However, the past of Sir Robert, as it turned out, is not at all perfect. Famous socialite adventurer Laura Cheveley, with evidence of his long-standing dishonorable act, is trying to blackmail Chiltern. Not only Sir Robert's reputation and career are at stake, but also family happiness. His best friend comes to the rescue — Lord Goring.
Who’s in it. An Ideal Husband stars Yuriy Yakovlev as Sir Robert Chiltern, Lyudmila Gurchenko as Mrs. Cheveley, Anna Tvelenyova as Lady Chiltern and Eduard Martsevich as Lord Goring, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, An Ideal Husband 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 An Ideal Husband page.
If you liked it. Fans of An Ideal Husband tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An Ideal Husband (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for An Ideal Husband change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is An Ideal Husband worth watching?
- An Ideal Husband holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in An Ideal Husband?
- An Ideal Husband stars Yuriy Yakovlev, Lyudmila Gurchenko, Anna Tvelenyova, Eduard Martsevich and Pavel Kadochnikov.
- When was An Ideal Husband released?
- An Ideal Husband was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.