The Boss' Wife (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1988, The Boss' Wife is a drama and crime film directed by Ryuichi Takamori, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. The widow of a murdered yakuza boss serves jail time for attacking the man she believes killed her husband. After her release, as she is shadowed by a hitman, she returns to thoughts of revenge.
Who’s in it. The Boss' Wife stars Hitomi Kuroki as Ai Konno, Tatsuo Nadaka as Hiroshi Katakura, Tomoko Takabe as Kayo and Tamotsu Ishibashi as Toshi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Boss' Wife has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Boss' Wife page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boss' Wife tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boss' Wife (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Boss' Wife change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Boss' Wife worth watching?
- The Boss' Wife holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Boss' Wife?
- The Boss' Wife stars Hitomi Kuroki, Tatsuo Nadaka, Tomoko Takabe, Tamotsu Ishibashi and Mari Shirato.
- When was The Boss' Wife released?
- The Boss' Wife was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.