The Astronaut's Wife (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1999, The Astronaut's Wife is a thriller, drama and science fiction film directed by Rand Ravich, running about 109 minutes. “How well do you know the one you love?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When astronaut Spencer Armacost returns to Earth after a mission that nearly cost him his life, he decides to take a desk job in order to see his beautiful wife, Jillian, more often. Gradually, Jillian notices that Spencer's personality seems to have changed, but her concerns fade when she discovers that she's pregnant. As Jillian grows closer to becoming a mother, her suspicions about Spencer return. Why does it seem as if he's a different person?
Who’s in it. The Astronaut's Wife stars Johnny Depp as Commander Spencer Armacost, Charlize Theron as Jillian Armacost, Joe Morton as Sherman Reese and Clea DuVall as Nan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Astronaut's Wife has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $19.6M at the box office.
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 The Astronaut's Wife page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Astronaut's Wife tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Astronaut's Wife (1999)?
- In US, The Astronaut's 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 The Astronaut's Wife worth watching?
- The Astronaut's Wife holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Astronaut's Wife?
- The Astronaut's Wife stars Johnny Depp, Charlize Theron, Joe Morton, Clea DuVall and Nick Cassavetes.
- When was The Astronaut's Wife released?
- The Astronaut's Wife was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.