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Husbands and Wives

Seen it?

1992 | 108 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.

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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

When their best friends announce that they're separating, a professor and his wife discover the faults in their own marriage.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 84 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Film Awards: Best Original Screenplay. Also nominated for 2 Oscars, 1 Golden Globe and 1 more BAFTA. Plus 11 other awards.

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 61K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Woody Allen

  • Woody AllenGabe Roth
  • Mia FarrowJudy Roth
  • Judy DavisSally
  • Sydney PollackJack
  • Juliette LewisRain
  • Liam NeesonMichael Gates
  • Lysette AnthonySam
  • Cristi ConawayShawn Grainger - Call Girl
  • Ron RifkinRichard
  • Blythe DannerRain's mother