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The Wife

R20171h 40mBjörn Runge
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 85% · Metacritic 77

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"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.

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InfidelityHusband Wife RelationshipBased On Novel Or BookProfessorNobel PrizeStockholm, SwedenFlashbackAuthorWriterLove Affair

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Wife (2017) about?

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.

Who stars in The Wife?

The Wife stars Glenn Close (Joan Castleman), Jonathan Pryce (Joe Castleman), Christian Slater (Nathaniel Bone), Max Irons (David Castleman), Harry Lloyd (Young Joe). The film was directed by Björn Runge.

How long is The Wife?

The Wife has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2017. It is rated R.

Is The Wife worth watching?

The Wife holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 85. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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