The Wayward Wife (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1953, The Wayward Wife is a comedy and drama film directed by Mario Soldati, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. The ever-growing popularity of Gina Lollobrigida was a decided box-office asset when the Italian La Provinciale was distributed to the U.S. as The Wayward Wife. Lollobrigida acquits herself quite nicely in the tensely dramatic role of a much-put-upon small-town girl named Cemma. Seduced by a lad who turns out to be a relative, Cemma is tossed out of her home. Seeking security, she impulsively marries bookish science professor Franco Vagnuzzi (Gabriele Ferzetti). Bored by her marriage, Cemma doesn't realize the true value of her loving husband until it's almost too late. The original 118-minute run time was reduced for U.S. release.
Who’s in it. The Wayward Wife stars Gina Lollobrigida as Germaine Foresi, Gabriele Ferzetti as Franco Vagnuzzi, Franco Interlenghi as Paolo Sartori and Alda Mangini as Elvira Coceanu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Wayward Wife has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wayward Wife page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wayward Wife tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wayward Wife (1953)?
- In GB, The Wayward Wife is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wayward Wife worth watching?
- The Wayward Wife holds an audience score of 6.3 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 Wayward Wife?
- The Wayward Wife stars Gina Lollobrigida, Gabriele Ferzetti, Franco Interlenghi, Alda Mangini and Renato Baldini.
- When was The Wayward Wife released?
- The Wayward Wife was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.