Run For Your Wife (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 2012, Run For Your Wife is a comedy film directed by Ray Cooney, running about 94 minutes. “John loved having a wife so much, he got two of them” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. John Smith has been happily involved in a bigamous marriage for five years. He lives with Stephanie in Finsbury and Michelle in Stockwell. Fortunately, for John, he's a taxi driver which involves varying shift work! Simple? Well, when John unwittingly becomes a have-a-go hero and the Finsbury and Stockwell police forces discover something suspicious in their paperwork, John's happy bubble is about to be burst. The action of the movie takes place during the next hectic 24 hours as John, with the assistance of his gullible neighbor Gary, rush between North and South London attempting to thwart the police and prevent the two loving wives coming face to face!
Who’s in it. Run For Your Wife stars Danny Dyer as John Smith, Sarah Harding as Stephanie Smith, Denise Van Outen as Michelle Smith and Neil Morrissey as Gary Gardner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Run For Your 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 Run For Your Wife page.
If you liked it. Fans of Run For Your Wife tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Run For Your Wife (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Run For Your Wife change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Run For Your Wife worth watching?
- Run For Your Wife holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Run For Your Wife?
- Run For Your Wife stars Danny Dyer, Sarah Harding, Denise Van Outen, Neil Morrissey and Kellie Shirley.
- When was Run For Your Wife released?
- Run For Your Wife was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.