The Stepford Wives
Seen it?2004 | 93 min | Comedy, Science Fiction, Horror
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 26% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 5.7 out of 10 from audiences, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved Sleeper, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
What does it take to become a Stepford wife, a woman perfect beyond belief? Ask the Stepford husbands, who've created this high-tech, terrifying little town.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
26% on Rotten Tomatoes, 42 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$103 million worldwide on a $90 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 184K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Frank Oz
- Nicole KidmanJoanna Eberhart
- Matthew BroderickWalter Kresby
- Bette MidlerBobbie Markowitz
- Glenn CloseClaire Wellington
- Christopher WalkenMike Wellington
- Roger BartRoger Bannister
- David Marshall GrantJerry Harmon
- Jon LovitzDave Markowitz
- Dylan HartiganPete Kresby
- Fallon BrookingKimberly Kresby