The Wife (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1995, The Wife is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Tom Noonan, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. A sudden visit from a patient and his unstable, outrageously candid wife leads to a delirious night of shattering revelations for a husband and wife team of therapists.
Who’s in it. The Wife stars Tom Noonan as Jack, Wallace Shawn as Cosmo, Karen Young as Arlie and Julie Hagerty as Rita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Wife has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wife page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wife tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wife (1995)?
- In US, The Wife is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wife worth watching?
- The Wife holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wife?
- The Wife stars Tom Noonan, Wallace Shawn, Karen Young, Julie Hagerty and Danny Darrow.
- When was The Wife released?
- The Wife was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.