Dead Husbands (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1998, Dead Husbands is a comedy, thriller, mystery and tv movie film directed by Paul Shapiro, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Dr. Carter Elson is a man who finds a list of men's names among his wife Alex's possessions. When Carter discovers his own name at the bottom of the list, and that some of the other names are those of dead men, he confides in his friend/agent Betty. Time is ticking as they try and figure out what the list means before his name reaches the top. Alex, a small town girl who marries the up-and-coming doctor as an entry to the social-climbing world she always coveted, is frustrated when obstacles are placed in her path. She meets two other "unhappy wives," played by Sonja Smits and Donna Pescow, and discovers a way out that may be the answer to all of her prayers. The women conspire to 'shorten the list!'
Who’s in it. Dead Husbands stars Nicollette Sheridan as Alexandra Elston, John Ritter as Dr. Carter Elston, Sonja Smits as Sheila Feinstein and Donna Pescow as Rosemary Monroe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Dead Husbands has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dead Husbands page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dead Husbands tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dead Husbands (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dead Husbands change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dead Husbands worth watching?
- Dead Husbands holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, mystery and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dead Husbands?
- Dead Husbands stars Nicollette Sheridan, John Ritter, Sonja Smits, Donna Pescow and Amy Yasbeck.
- When was Dead Husbands released?
- Dead Husbands was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.