

The Christmas Wife
1988, English. Directed by David Hugh Jones.
An aging and recent widower, not wanting to spend his first Christmas alone, responds to an ad in the newspaper which reads: "You are not alone. We make social arrangements of all kinds." When he visits the Social Arranger, he makes it very clear his only interest is in "social company" and is subsequently introduced to a woman who agrees to spend the holiday with him. The woman bids him to not ask any questions about her personal life, which harbors a secret that threatens their developing friendship, and could ultimately change both their lives.
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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The Christmas Wife is streaming on FlixFling and IndieFlix Shorts in India.
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- Released
- 12 December 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Helen Norris
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The Christmas Wife runs 73 minutes (1h 13m).
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The Christmas Wife is streaming on FlixFling and IndieFlix Shorts in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Christmas Wife?
If you liked The Christmas Wife, try Too Close for Christmas, Let It Snow, The Santa Squad.
Who directed The Christmas Wife?
The Christmas Wife (1988) was directed by David Hugh Jones and stars Jason Robards, Julie Harris, Don Francks.