The Couple Takes a Wife
1972, English. Directed by Jerry Paris.
Complications ensue when an overworked couple decides to hire a "wife" — someone who can run the household for them with complete autonomy — but she's a little too attractive for comfort.
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch The Couple Takes a Wife
The Couple Takes a Wife isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 December 1972.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Jerry ParisDirector
- Bill BixbyJeff Hamilton
- Paula PrentissBarbara Hamilton
- Valerie PerrineJennifer Allen
- Myrna LoyBarbara's Mother
- Robert GouletRandy Perkins
- Nanette FabrayMarion Randolph
- Larry StorchDavid
- Mia BendixsenChristy Hamilton
- Dana LauritaMindy Hamilton
- Penny MarshallPaula
- Dwan SmithGinger
- Carmen ZapataMaria
Details
- Released
- 5 December 1972
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Susan Silver
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked The Couple Takes a Wife
Louis C.K.: Hilarious
2010 · 7.8/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Clear History
2013 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget
2008 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Hasan Minhaj: The King's Jester
2022 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Comedy Central Roast of William Shatner
2006 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Switching Channels
1988 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Sons of the Desert
1933 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Duplex
2003 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
She-Devil
1989 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Life of the Party
2018 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Couple Takes a Wife: quick answers
Is The Couple Takes a Wife worth watching?
The Couple Takes a Wife doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The Couple Takes a Wife?
The Couple Takes a Wife runs 73 minutes (1h 13m).
Does The Couple Takes a Wife have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Couple Takes a Wife. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Couple Takes a Wife parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Couple Takes a Wife yet.
Which OTT platform is The Couple Takes a Wife on?
The Couple Takes a Wife isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 December 1972. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Couple Takes a Wife?
If you liked The Couple Takes a Wife, try Louis C.K.: Hilarious, Clear History, Comedy Central Roast of Bob Saget.
Who directed The Couple Takes a Wife?
The Couple Takes a Wife (1972) was directed by Jerry Paris and stars Bill Bixby, Paula Prentiss, Valerie Perrine.