Woman Wanted (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1999, Woman Wanted is a drama and romance film directed by Kiefer Sutherland, running about 107 minutes. “A father. A son. And the woman who tore them apart.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After the death of his wife, Richard hires a recently divorced housekeeper, Emma. Soon finding himself falling for her, his emotionally destructive son, Wendell, also grows attached to Emma, threatening to tear apart the family's already hostile relationship.
Who’s in it. Woman Wanted stars Holly Hunter as Emma Riley, Kiefer Sutherland as Wendell, Michael Moriarty as Richard and Carrie Preston as Monica, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Woman Wanted has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Woman Wanted page.
If you liked it. Fans of Woman Wanted tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Woman Wanted (1999)?
- In US, Woman Wanted is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Woman Wanted worth watching?
- Woman Wanted holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Woman Wanted?
- Woman Wanted stars Holly Hunter, Kiefer Sutherland, Michael Moriarty, Carrie Preston and Allegra Fulton.