His Brother's Wife (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1936, His Brother's Wife is a drama and romance film directed by W.S. Van Dyke, running about 88 minutes. “DON'T ASK ME TO KISS YOU! YOU'RE MY BROTHER'S WIFE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Epidemiologist Cliff Claybourne falls in love with Rita Wilson in a gambling house. They want to marry but Cliff's brother is convinced Rita is no good and forces Cliff to fulfill his agreement to do research in Africa in exchange for paying gambling debt. Rita, Cliff and brother are furious with each other, but Rita and Cliff are still in love.
Who’s in it. His Brother's Wife stars Barbara Stanwyck as Rita Wilson Claybourne, Robert Taylor as Chris Claybourne, Jean Hersholt as Professor 'Pop' Fahrenheim and Joseph Calleia as Fish-Eye, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, His Brother's Wife has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch His Brother's Wife page.
If you liked it. Fans of His Brother's Wife tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch His Brother's Wife (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for His Brother's Wife change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is His Brother's Wife worth watching?
- His Brother's Wife holds an audience score of 5.5 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 His Brother's Wife?
- His Brother's Wife stars Barbara Stanwyck, Robert Taylor, Jean Hersholt, Joseph Calleia and John Eldredge.
- When was His Brother's Wife released?
- His Brother's Wife was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.