The Unfaithful Wife
Seen it?1969 | 94 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop. 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 crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Gone Girl or The Killing, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1969: an older pace and style.
A man begins to believe his wife is cheating on him.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 57K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Claude Chabrol
- Stéphane AudranHélène Desvallées
- Michel BouquetCharles Desvallées
- Maurice RonetVictor Pegala
- Louise RiotonMamy
- Henri MarteauPaul
- François Moro-GiafferiFrédéric
- Michel DuchaussoyPolice Officer Duval
- Stéphane Di NapoliMichel Desvallées
- Serge BentoBignon
- Louise ChevalierMaid