

For Richer or Poorer
Brad Sexton and his wife, Caroline, are wealthy New Yorkers with both marital and financial problems. The latter issue becomes a pressing matter when they discover that their accountant has embezzled millions and pinned the blame on them. Forced to go on the lam, Brad and Caroline end up in an Amish area of Pennsylvania and decide to pose as members of the religious group to evade the IRS. As the two adapt to the simple Amish lifestyle, they begin to reconnect.
Where to watch For Richer or Poorer in United States
Can I watch For Richer or Poorer in United States? Yes — you can stream For Richer or Poorer in United States on Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is For Richer or Poorer streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About For Richer or Poorer
For Richer or Poorer is a 1997 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Bryan Spicer. The cast is led by Tim Allen, Kirstie Alley, Jay O. Sanders. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Tubi TV.
For Richer or Poorer was produced by Yorktown Productions, Sheinberg Productions, and Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on December 11, 1997, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $35 million, it went on to gross $32 million worldwide.
- Director
- Bryan Spicer
- Writers
- Jana Howington, Steve LuKanic
- Release date
- December 11, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $35 million
- Box office
- $32 million
- Production
- Yorktown Productions, Sheinberg Productions, Universal Pictures
For Richer or Poorer cast & crew
For Richer or Poorer was directed by Bryan Spicer and written by Jana Howington and Steve LuKanic.
The cast features Tim Allen as Brad Sexton, Kirstie Alley as Caroline Sexton, Jay O. Sanders as Samuel Yoder, Michael Lerner as Phil Kleinman, Wayne Knight as Bob Lachman, and Larry Miller as Derek Lester.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Randy Edelman, cinematography is by Buzz Feitshans IV, and it was produced by Gayle Fraser-Baigelman and Rick Messina.
Is For Richer or Poorer worth watching?
For Richer or Poorer holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 265 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and romance, For Richer or Poorer is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch For Richer or Poorer
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Cast of For Richer or Poorer

Tim Allen
Brad Sexton

Kirstie Alley
Caroline Sexton

Jay O. Sanders
Samuel Yoder

Michael Lerner
Phil Kleinman

Wayne Knight
Bob Lachman

Larry Miller
Derek Lester

Miguel A. Núñez Jr.
Frank Hall

Megan Cavanagh
Levinia Yoder

John Pyper-Ferguson
Henner Lapp

Carrie Preston
Rebecca Yoder

Ethan Phillips
Jerry

John Caponera
Dave
For Richer or Poorer — FAQs
▸Where can I watch For Richer or Poorer in United States?
For Richer or Poorer is streaming on Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is For Richer or Poorer on Tubi TV?
Yes — For Richer or Poorer is currently available on Tubi TV in United States.
▸What language is For Richer or Poorer in?
For Richer or Poorer is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is For Richer or Poorer?
For Richer or Poorer runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).
▸What is For Richer or Poorer rated?
For Richer or Poorer is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 265 ratings.











