I Love My Wife
Seen it?1970 | 98 min | Comedy, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved There's Something About Mary, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Made in 1970: an older pace and style.
Young surgeon becomes bored with his wife and family, he has a very successful career, but even with having so much in life, he feels empty and goes through a series of brief and meaningless relations with attractive women.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$45 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mel Stuart
- Elliott GouldDr. Richard Burrows
- Brenda VaccaroJody Burrows
- Angel TompkinsHelene Donnelly
- Dabney ColemanFrank Donnelly
- Leonard StoneDr. Neilson
- Joan TompkinsGrandma Dennison
- Helen WestcottMrs. Burrows
- Ivor FrancisDr. Korngold
- Al CheccoDr. Meyerberg
- JoAnna CameronNurse Sharon