The Stepford Wives
Seen it?1975 | 117 min | Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It made about 17 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved The End of Oak Street, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 57 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Made in 1975: an older pace and style.
Joanna Eberhart comes to the town of Stepford, Connecticut with her family, but soon discovers there lies a sinister truth in the all too perfect behavior of the female residents.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
68% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$9 million worldwide on a $500K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 176K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bryan Forbes
- Katharine RossJoanna Eberhart
- Paula PrentissBobbie Markowe
- Nanette NewmanCarol Van Sant
- Judith BaldwinPatricia Cornell
- Peter MastersonWalter Eberhart
- Tina LouiseCharmaine Wimpiris
- Carol Eve RossenDr. Fancher
- William PrinceIke Mazzard
- Mary Stuart MastersonKim Eberhart
- Patrick O'NealDale Coba