My Favorite Wife (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1940, My Favorite Wife is a comedy and romance film directed by Garson Kanin, running about 88 minutes. “The funniest, fastest honeymoon ever screened!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Seven years after a shipwreck in which she was presumed dead, Ellen Arden arrives home to find that her husband Nick has just remarried. The overjoyed Nick struggles to break the news to his new bride. But he gets a shock when he hears the whole story: Ellen spent those seven years alone on a desert island with another man.
Who’s in it. My Favorite Wife stars Irene Dunne as Ellen Wagstaff Arden, Cary Grant as Nick Arden, Randolph Scott as Steve Burkett and Gail Patrick as Bianca Bates, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, My Favorite Wife has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and 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 My Favorite Wife page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Favorite Wife tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Favorite Wife (1940)?
- In US, My Favorite Wife is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and 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 My Favorite Wife worth watching?
- My Favorite Wife holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in My Favorite Wife?
- My Favorite Wife stars Irene Dunne, Cary Grant, Randolph Scott, Gail Patrick and Ann Shoemaker.
- When was My Favorite Wife released?
- My Favorite Wife was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.