The Wives He Forgot (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 2006, The Wives He Forgot is a comedy, drama and mystery film directed by Mario Philip Azzopardi, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Into the small law offices of unlucky-in-love Charlotte St. John stumbles a handsome stranger, bloodied and battered, suffering amnesia. The good Samaritan, she cares for him, nurses him to health ... and falls hard for this mysterious angel. He reciprocates -- and good love finally finds Charlotte. But not for long, for their brief love affair hits the rocks when his identity is uncovered. Together they learn to their heartbreaking disappointment that he's already married ... twice. That's right, he's an amnesiac who forgot his was a bigamist. Though initially crushed that her perfect hero is just another perfect schmuck, Charlotte soon agrees to defend him against the bigamy charges, arguing that his injury has wiped out his former personality. In mounting her defense, she investigates his past ... and discovers that his vengeful wives may have uncovered his dirty bigamist secret months before -- and secretly plotted his violent downfall!
Who’s in it. The Wives He Forgot stars Molly Ringwald as Charlotte Saint John, Mark Humphrey as Gabriel / Jay Miller, Shannon Sturges as Gillian Mathers and Maxim Roy as Alicia Miller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, The Wives He Forgot has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wives He Forgot page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wives He Forgot tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wives He Forgot (2006)?
- In US, The Wives He Forgot is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wives He Forgot worth watching?
- The Wives He Forgot holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wives He Forgot?
- The Wives He Forgot stars Molly Ringwald, Mark Humphrey, Shannon Sturges, Maxim Roy and Ellen Dubin.
- When was The Wives He Forgot released?
- The Wives He Forgot was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.