The Unholy Wife (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1957, The Unholy Wife is a thriller film directed by John Farrow, running about 94 minutes. “HALF-ANGEL......HALF-DEVIL, she made him HALF-A-MAN! ...she flaunted his hopes, taunted his dreams, turned his peaceful valley into a volcano of seething passions that even murder could not s” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman marries a man for his wealth, then concocts a plan to kill him, take his money, and run off with her lover. Things go wrong when they accidentally kill the wrong person.
Who’s in it. The Unholy Wife stars Diana Dors as Phyllis Hochen, Rod Steiger as Paul Hochen, Tom Tryon as San Sanders and Beulah Bondi as Emma Hochen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Unholy Wife has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Unholy Wife page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Unholy Wife tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Unholy Wife (1957)?
- In US, The Unholy Wife is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Unholy Wife worth watching?
- The Unholy Wife holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Unholy Wife?
- The Unholy Wife stars Diana Dors, Rod Steiger, Tom Tryon, Beulah Bondi and Marie Windsor.
- When was The Unholy Wife released?
- The Unholy Wife was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.