The First Wives Club (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1996, The First Wives Club is a comedy film directed by Hugh Wilson, running about 102 minutes. “Don't get mad. Get everything.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After years of helping their hubbies climb the ladder of success, three mid-life Manhattanites have been dumped for a newer, curvier model. But the trio is determined to turn their pain into gain. They come up with a cleverly devious plan to hit their exes where it really hurts - in the wallet!
Who’s in it. The First Wives Club stars Goldie Hawn as Elise Elliot Atchison, Bette Midler as Brenda Morelli Cushman, Diane Keaton as Annie MacDuggan Paradis and Maggie Smith as Gunilla Garson Goldberg, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The First Wives Club has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $116.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The First Wives Club page.
If you liked it. Fans of The First Wives Club tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The First Wives Club (1996)?
- In US, The First Wives Club is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The First Wives Club worth watching?
- The First Wives Club holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The First Wives Club?
- The First Wives Club stars Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler, Diane Keaton, Maggie Smith and Sarah Jessica Parker.