Wives and Lovers (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1963, Wives and Lovers is a comedy and romance film directed by John Rich, running about 104 minutes. “You Can't Tell Them Apart Without a Scorecard!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Husband and wife Bill and Bertie Austin and their daughter live in a low-rent apartment. He's a struggling writer, at least until agent Lucinda Ford breaks the news that she's sold his book to a publisher, including the rights to turn it into a Broadway play. A new house in Connecticut is the first way to celebrate. But during the long hours Bill is away working on the play, Bertie befriends hard-drinking neighbor Fran Cabrell and her boyfriend Wylie, who plant seeds of suspicion in Bertie's mind that Bill and his beautiful agent might be more than just business partners. Bertie jealously retaliates by flirting with Gar Aldrich, an actor who will be in her husband's play. Bill goes to Connecticut for a heart-to-heart talk, finds Gar there and punches him.
Who’s in it. Wives and Lovers stars Janet Leigh as Bertie Austin, Van Johnson as Bill Austin, Shelley Winters as Fran Cabrell and Martha Hyer as Lucinda Ford, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Wives and Lovers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wives and Lovers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wives and Lovers tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wives and Lovers (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wives and Lovers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wives and Lovers worth watching?
- Wives and Lovers holds an audience score of 4.5 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 Wives and Lovers?
- Wives and Lovers stars Janet Leigh, Van Johnson, Shelley Winters, Martha Hyer and Ray Walston.
- When was Wives and Lovers released?
- Wives and Lovers was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.