Guest Wife (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1945, Guest Wife is a comedy and romance film directed by Sam Wood, running about 90 minutes. “HE BORROWS HER...HE LENDES HER!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Christopher Price, a small-town bank executive, continues to be loyal to and idolize his boyhood friend, Joseph Jefferson Parker, a famous war correspondent. But Chris's wife, Mary, is none to fond of Joe and tired of her husband's idolizing. On the eve of the Price's second-honeymoon trip to New York City, Joe arrives and tells Chris that he needs someone to pose as his wife in order to fool his boss in NYC, who thinks Joe got married to an overseas woman while on an assignment. Chris pushes Mary into posing as Joe's wife. In New York, this leads to many complications and misunderstandings, with Mary finally deciding to teach Chris and Joe a lesson by making them believe she is in love with Joe.
Who’s in it. Guest Wife stars Claudette Colbert as Mary Price, Don Ameche as Joseph Jefferson 'Joe' Parker, Dick Foran as Christopher Price and Charles Dingle as Arthur Truesdale Worth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Guest Wife has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Guest Wife page.
If you liked it. Fans of Guest Wife tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Guest Wife (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Guest Wife change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Guest Wife worth watching?
- Guest Wife holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Guest Wife?
- Guest Wife stars Claudette Colbert, Don Ameche, Dick Foran, Charles Dingle and Grant Mitchell.