The Minister's Wife (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1981, The Minister's Wife is a drama and romance film directed by Eloy de la Iglesia, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Rafael, a young man from the provinces, works as a waiter in a resort and helps himself economically having sex for money with rich older women. During a bomb threat, he is discovered in bed with one of the guest, Leonor Marchioness of Montenegro, and he is fired as a consequence. The Marchioness of Montenegro is an aging aristocrat, ruined economically, but still with wealthy and influential friends. She helps Rafael finds a new job in Madrid as the gardener in the mansion of Antonio Fernández Herrador, Minister of economy in the new democratic Spanish government.
Who’s in it. The Minister's Wife stars Amparo Muñoz as Teresa, Simón Andreu as Ministro Fernández Herrador, María Martín as Marquesa de Montenegro and Irina Kuberskaya as Marta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Minister's Wife has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $477.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Minister's Wife page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Minister's Wife tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Minister's Wife (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Minister's Wife change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Minister's Wife worth watching?
- The Minister's Wife holds an audience score of 5.0 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 The Minister's Wife?
- The Minister's Wife stars Amparo Muñoz, Simón Andreu, María Martín, Irina Kuberskaya and Julieta Serrano.
- When was The Minister's Wife released?
- The Minister's Wife was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.