The First Wives Club

Name: The First Wives Club
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1996-09-20
Duration: 1 h 42 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler, Diane Keaton, Maggie Smith, Sarah Jessica Parker

1996·Movie·PG·102 min·★ 6.7(830)

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“Don't get mad. Get everything.”

After years of helping their hubbies climb the ladder of success, three mid-life Manhattanites have been dumped for a newer, curvier model. But the trio is determined to turn their pain into gain. They come up with a cleverly devious plan to hit their exes where it really hurts - in the wallet!

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About The First Wives Club

The First Wives Club is a 1996 English-language comedy film directed by Hugh Wilson. The cast is led by Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler, Diane Keaton. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential.

The First Wives Club was produced by Scott Rudin Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on September 20, 1996, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $26 million, it went on to gross $116 million worldwide.

Director: Hugh Wilson
Writers: Robert Harling
Release date: September 20, 1996
Original language: English
Age rating: PG
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $26 million
Box office: $116 million
Production: Scott Rudin Productions

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The First Wives Club cast & crew

The First Wives Club was directed by Hugh Wilson and written by Robert Harling.

The cast features Goldie Hawn as Elise Elliot Atchison, Bette Midler as Brenda Morelli Cushman, Diane Keaton as Annie MacDuggan Paradis, Maggie Smith as Gunilla Garson Goldberg, Sarah Jessica Parker as Shelly Stewart, and Dan Hedaya as Morton Cushman.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Marc Shaiman, cinematography is by Donald E. Thorin, and it was produced by Scott Rudin and Ezra Swerdlow.

Is The First Wives Club worth watching?

The First Wives Club holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 830 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy comedy, The First Wives Club is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The First Wives Club

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