The Good Wife (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1987, The Good Wife is a drama and romance film directed by Ken Cameron, running about 98 minutes. “She's too much of a woman to be any man's wife.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In pre-WWII Australia, a love triangle develops between a man, his wife and the man's brother.
Who’s in it. The Good Wife stars Rachel Ward as Marge Hills, Bryan Brown as Sonny Hills, Steven Vidler as Sugar Hills and Sam Neill as Neville Gifford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Good Wife has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $1.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Good Wife page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Good Wife tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Good Wife (1987)?
- In US, The Good Wife is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Good Wife worth watching?
- The Good Wife holds an audience score of 5.0 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 The Good Wife?
- The Good Wife stars Rachel Ward, Bryan Brown, Steven Vidler, Sam Neill and Jennifer Claire.
- When was The Good Wife released?
- The Good Wife was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.