The Priest's Wife (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1970, The Priest's Wife is a comedy and drama film directed by Dino Risi, running about 103 minutes. “A Girl in Love Has Enough Problems...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Discovering her boyfriend is married, a young lady attempts to take her life, pausing only to phone a Help Line. Finding herself very much alive in hospital she meets the priest who took the call and, much taken with him, she starts trying to date him. He in turn succumbs to her charms and they soon realise their major problem is his Holy vow of celibacy.
Who’s in it. The Priest's Wife stars Sophia Loren as Valeria Billi, Marcello Mastroianni as Don Mario, Venantino Venantini as Maurizio and Jacques Stany as Jimmy Guitar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Priest's 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 The Priest's Wife page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Priest's Wife tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Priest's Wife (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Priest's Wife change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Priest's Wife worth watching?
- The Priest's Wife holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Priest's Wife?
- The Priest's Wife stars Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni, Venantino Venantini, Jacques Stany and Pippo Starnazza.
- When was The Priest's Wife released?
- The Priest's Wife was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.