The Wife (2017)
English drama film directed by Björn Runge
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m 100 min
- Released
- 2017
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The Wife has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released in 2017. It is directed by Björn Runge and stars Glenn Close, Jonathan Pryce and Christian Slater.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Björn Runge
- Cast
- Glenn Close, Jonathan Pryce, Christian Slater, Max Irons, Annie Starke, Elizabeth McGovern, Harry Lloyd
- Cinematography
- Ulf Brantås
- Music
- Jocelyn Pook
- Written by
- Jane Anderson
- Distribution
- Sony Pictures Classics
Box office, awards and more
- Based on
- The Wife
- Set in
- Stockholm
- Country
- Sweden, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 2017
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Wife?
The Wife has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes, or 100 min.
When did The Wife release?
The Wife released in 2017.
Who directed The Wife?
The Wife is directed by Björn Runge.
Who is in the cast of The Wife?
The cast of The Wife includes Glenn Close, Jonathan Pryce, Christian Slater, Max Irons, Annie Starke and Elizabeth McGovern.
What is The Wife rated in the US?
The Wife is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Is The Wife based on a true story or a book?
The Wife is based on The Wife.
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