The Stepford Wives (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2004, The Stepford Wives is a comedy, thriller, horror and science fiction film directed by Frank Oz, running about 93 minutes. “The wives of Stepford have a secret.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. What does it take to become a Stepford wife, a woman perfect beyond belief? Ask the Stepford husbands, who've created this high-tech, terrifying little town.
Who’s in it. The Stepford Wives stars Nicole Kidman as Joanna Eberhart, Matthew Broderick as Walter Kresby, Bette Midler as Bobbie Markowitz and Glenn Close as Claire Wellington, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Stepford Wives has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $102M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV 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 The Stepford Wives page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Stepford Wives tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Stepford Wives (2004)?
- In US, The Stepford Wives is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV, 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 The Stepford Wives worth watching?
- The Stepford Wives holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Stepford Wives?
- The Stepford Wives stars Nicole Kidman, Matthew Broderick, Bette Midler, Glenn Close and Christopher Walken.
- When was The Stepford Wives released?
- The Stepford Wives was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.