The Wife
2017, English. Directed by Björn Runge.
Secrets lie between the lines
A wife questions her life choices as she travels to Stockholm with her husband, where he is slated to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Worth the Hype
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7.1/10 from 1,148 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Wife
The Wife is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Björn RungeDirector
- Glenn CloseJoan Castleman
- Jonathan PryceJoe Castleman
- Christian SlaterNathaniel Bone
- Max IronsDavid Castleman
- Harry LloydYoung Joe
- Annie StarkeYoung Joan
- Elizabeth McGovernElaine Mozell
- Johan WiderbergWalter Bark
- Karin Franz KörlofLinnea
- Richard CorderyHal Bowman
- Jan MybrandArvid Engdahl
- Anna AzcárateMrs Lindelöf
Details
- Released
- 17 August 2017
- Country
- Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Jane Anderson
- Budget
- $7M
- Box office
- $20M
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What The Wife is based on
The Wife is based on The Wife, a 2003 novel by Meg Wolitzer.
Novel · 2003
The Wife
By Meg Wolitzer
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The Wife: quick answers
Is The Wife worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 1,148 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Wife?
The Wife runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Wife have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Wife. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Wife parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Wife is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Wife on?
The Wife is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Wife?
If you liked The Wife, try Nocturnal Animals, Submission, Crime of Passion.
Who directed The Wife?
The Wife (2017) was directed by Björn Runge and stars Glenn Close, Jonathan Pryce, Christian Slater.
What is The Wife based on?
The Wife is based on The Wife, a 2003 novel by Meg Wolitzer.