For Richer or Poorer (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1997, For Richer or Poorer is a comedy film directed by Bryan Spicer, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. Brad Sexton and his wife, Caroline, are wealthy New Yorkers with both marital and financial problems. The latter issue becomes a pressing matter when they discover that their accountant has embezzled millions and pinned the blame on them. Forced to go on the lam, Brad and Caroline end up in an Amish area of Pennsylvania and decide to pose as members of the religious group to evade the IRS. As the two adapt to the simple Amish lifestyle, they begin to reconnect.
Who’s in it. For Richer or Poorer stars Tim Allen as Brad, Kirstie Alley as Caroline, Wayne Knight as Bob Lachman and Larry Miller as Derek Lester, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, For Richer or Poorer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $31.6M 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 For Richer or Poorer page.
If you liked it. Fans of For Richer or Poorer tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch For Richer or Poorer (1997)?
- In US, For Richer or Poorer 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 For Richer or Poorer worth watching?
- For Richer or Poorer holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in For Richer or Poorer?
- For Richer or Poorer stars Tim Allen, Kirstie Alley, Wayne Knight, Larry Miller and Jay O. Sanders.
- When was For Richer or Poorer released?
- For Richer or Poorer was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.