The Accidental Husband (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2008, The Accidental Husband is a comedy and romance film directed by Griffin Dunne, running about 90 minutes. “Forget Mr. Right, start looking for Mr. Wrong.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Emma, a radio host, is about to be married to Richard, her perfect match. But right before her wedding, she learns she's already married to Patrick, a charming but irresponsible fireman. Furthermore, Patrick has a secret: he has arranged this little trick because Emma advised Patrick's ex-fiancée to end their relationship. However, Patrick may find that the trick is on him, for he soon begins to fall in love with his uptight adversary.
Who’s in it. The Accidental Husband stars Uma Thurman as Emma, Colin Firth as Richard, Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Patrick and Sam Shepard as Wilder, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Accidental Husband has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $22.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Accidental Husband page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Accidental Husband tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Accidental Husband (2008)?
- In US, The Accidental Husband is available to stream on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Accidental Husband worth watching?
- The Accidental Husband holds an audience score of 5.5 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 The Accidental Husband?
- The Accidental Husband stars Uma Thurman, Colin Firth, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Sam Shepard and Lindsay Sloane.
- When was The Accidental Husband released?
- The Accidental Husband was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.