Dream Wife (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1953, Dream Wife is a comedy and romance film directed by Sidney Sheldon, running about 100 minutes. “It's a RIOT how Cary carries on!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Clemson Reade, a business tycoon with marriage on his mind, and Effie, a U.S. diplomat, are a modern couple. Unfortunately there seems to be too much business and not enough pleasure on the part of Effie. When Clemson meets Tarji, a princess trained in all the arts of pleasing men, he decides he wants an old fashioned girl. Princess Tarji's father is king of oil-rich Bukistan. Because of the oil situation and to maintain good political relations during the courtship between Clemson & Tarji, the State Department assigns a diplomat to maintain protocol until the wedding - Effie!
Who’s in it. Dream Wife stars Cary Grant as Clemson Reade, Deborah Kerr as Effie, Walter Pidgeon as Walter McBride and Betta St. John as Tarji, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Dream Wife has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Dream Wife page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dream Wife tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dream Wife (1953)?
- In US, Dream Wife 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 Dream Wife worth watching?
- Dream Wife holds an audience score of 5.8 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 Dream Wife?
- Dream Wife stars Cary Grant, Deborah Kerr, Walter Pidgeon, Betta St. John and Eduard Franz.
- When was Dream Wife released?
- Dream Wife was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.