This Wife for Hire
1985, English. Directed by Jim Drake.
Every man's fantasy. A woman who will do anything you want. And give you everything you need. The perfect wife. And you don't have to marry her.
A housewife starts a business hiring herself out as a "wife," to provide various domestic services.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Jim DrakeDirector
- Pam DawberMarsha Harper
- Robert KleinAlan Harper
- Laraine NewmanLouise Bellini
- Richard GautierHoward Greer
- Sal ViscusoPaul Bellini
- Sam J. JonesTommy Sellers
- Ann JillianValerie Roberts
- David WhiteLarry Dunston
- Tim KazurinskyMel Greenfield, M.D.
- Maia BrewtonAmy Harper
- Scott NemesGreg Harper
- Tessa RichardeBrenda
Details
- Released
- 18 March 1985
- Country
- United States of America
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How long is This Wife for Hire?
This Wife for Hire runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does This Wife for Hire have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is This Wife for Hire on?
This Wife for Hire isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 March 1985. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like This Wife for Hire?
If you liked This Wife for Hire, try Clear History, Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget, Shane Gillis: Beautiful Dogs.
Who directed This Wife for Hire?
This Wife for Hire (1985) was directed by Jim Drake and stars Pam Dawber, Robert Klein, Laraine Newman.