Substitute Wife (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1936, Substitute Wife is a comedy and romance film directed by Valentin Vaala, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Esko makes a bet that he will marry the first young woman he encounters. This turns out to be Kirsti, who promptly turns down the proposals. But when she finds about the bet, she agrees to marry him in order to get her revenge.
Who’s in it. Substitute Wife stars Ansa Ikonen as Kirsti Leivo, Tauno Palo as Esko Latva, Uuno Laakso as Julle Miettinen and Väinö Sola as Father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Substitute Wife has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Substitute Wife page.
If you liked it. Fans of Substitute Wife tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Substitute Wife (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Substitute Wife change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Substitute Wife worth watching?
- Substitute Wife holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Substitute Wife?
- Substitute Wife stars Ansa Ikonen, Tauno Palo, Uuno Laakso, Väinö Sola and Kirsti Suonio.
- When was Substitute Wife released?
- Substitute Wife was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.