The Governor's Wife (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 2008, The Governor's Wife is a thriller, crime, mystery and tv movie film directed by David Burton Morris, running about 95 minutes. “Follow the bloodline.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A manipulative mother increases her plotting to stay in control.
Who’s in it. The Governor's Wife stars Marilu Henner as Ann Danville, Emily Bergl as Dr. Heather McManus, Matt Keeslar as Nathan Danville and Scout Taylor-Compton as Hayley Danville, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, The Governor's Wife has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Governor's Wife page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Governor's Wife tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Governor's Wife (2008)?
- In US, The Governor's Wife is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Governor's Wife worth watching?
- The Governor's Wife holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime, mystery and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Governor's Wife?
- The Governor's Wife stars Marilu Henner, Emily Bergl, Matt Keeslar, Scout Taylor-Compton and Timothy Bottoms.
- When was The Governor's Wife released?
- The Governor's Wife was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.