The Wife (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2018, The Wife is a drama film directed by Björn Runge, running about 100 minutes. “Secrets lie between the lines” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A wife questions her life choices as she travels to Stockholm with her husband, where he is slated to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature.
Who’s in it. The Wife stars Glenn Close as Joan Castleman, Jonathan Pryce as Joe Castleman, Christian Slater as Nathaniel Bone and Max Irons as David Castleman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Wife has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $20M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Wife page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wife tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wife (2018)?
- In US, The Wife is available to 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 Wife worth watching?
- The Wife holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Wife?
- The Wife stars Glenn Close, Jonathan Pryce, Christian Slater, Max Irons and Harry Lloyd.
- When was The Wife released?
- The Wife was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.