To Take A Wife (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2004, To Take A Wife is a drama and romance film directed by Ronit Elkabetz, running about 97 minutes. “A Story of Tradition, Love and Fear” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story takes place in Haifa, Israel, in 1979, during three days before the Shabbat. A young woman trying to raise three children, work from home, and observe the strict Moroccan traditions of her family finds herself at constant odds with her husband and her brothers, who want her to stay married and leave behind the notions of being loved and free.
Who’s in it. To Take A Wife stars Ronit Elkabetz as Viviane, Simon Abkarian as Eliyahoo, Gilbert Melki as Albert and Sulika Kadosh as Mémé, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, To Take A Wife has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Chai Flicks. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch To Take A Wife page.
If you liked it. Fans of To Take A Wife tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch To Take A Wife (2004)?
- In US, To Take A Wife is available to stream on Chai Flicks. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is To Take A Wife worth watching?
- To Take A Wife holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in To Take A Wife?
- To Take A Wife stars Ronit Elkabetz, Simon Abkarian, Gilbert Melki, Sulika Kadosh and Dalia Beger.
- When was To Take A Wife released?
- To Take A Wife was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.