My Favorite Wife
1940, English. Directed by Garson Kanin.
The funniest, fastest honeymoon ever screened!
Years after her ship disappeared, a presumably dead woman returns home. To her shock, she finds her husband has remarried.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Worth the Hype
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7.0/10 from 183 TMDB viewer ratings.
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My Favorite Wife isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Cast & crew
- Garson KaninDirector
- Cary GrantNick Arden
- Irene DunneEllen Wagstaff Arden
- Randolph ScottSteve Burkett
- Gail PatrickBianca Bates
- Ann ShoemakerMa
- Scotty BeckettTim Arden
- Mary Lou HarringtonChinch Arden
- Donald MacBrideHotel Clerk
- Hugh O'ConnellJohnson
- Granville BatesJudge Walter Bryson
- Pedro de CordobaDr. Kohlmar
- Joe CabrillasPhillip (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 17 May 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Bella Spewack, Sam Spewack
- Budget
- $921K
- Box office
- $2.1M
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My Favorite Wife: quick answers
Is My Favorite Wife worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 183 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is My Favorite Wife?
My Favorite Wife runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does My Favorite Wife have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for My Favorite Wife. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
My Favorite Wife parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
My Favorite Wife is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is My Favorite Wife on?
My Favorite Wife isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like My Favorite Wife?
If you liked My Favorite Wife, try Move Over, Darling, The Philadelphia Story, Along Came Polly.
Who directed My Favorite Wife?
My Favorite Wife (1940) was directed by Garson Kanin and stars Cary Grant, Irene Dunne, Randolph Scott.