The Substitute Wife(1994)
A family in need... A strong woman... She was the perfect solution.
The Substitute Wife Synopsis
In Nebraska, in pioneer days, a woman who knows she is going to die asks a prostitute to replace her with her husband and four children in order to make it possible for them to keep their family farm.
The Substitute Wife (1994) is a drama, romance, western and tv movie film directed by Peter Werner, released on May 23, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Farrah Fawcett, Lea Thompson, Peter Weller and Gail Cronauer. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Werner
- Writers:
- Stan Daniels
- Producers:
- Michael O. Gallant
- Cinematographer:
- Neil Roach
- Composer:
- Mark Snow
- Production:
- NBC, Frederick S. Pierce Company, Patchett Kaufman Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
The Substitute Wife Cast & Crew
Main cast
Farrah Fawcett
as Pearl
Lea Thompson
as Amy Hightower
Peter Weller
as Martin Hightower
Gail Cronauer
as Isabel Donahue
Karis Paige Bryant
as Jessica
Babs George
as Mrs. Parker
- Cory Lloyd
Cory Lloyd
as Nathan
- Colton Conklin
Colton Conklin
as Jack
- Annie Suite
Annie Suite
as Mrs. Van Der Meer
- Gena Sleete
Gena Sleete
as Hattie Donahue
Lou Perryman
as Saloon Keeper
Jonathan Joss
as Black Deer
Key crew
Directed by Peter Werner, written by Stan Daniels, produced by Michael O. Gallant.
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The Substitute Wife Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 15 ratings.
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The Substitute Wife – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Substitute Wife online?
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Who stars in The Substitute Wife?
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The main cast of The Substitute Wife (1994) includes Farrah Fawcett, Lea Thompson, Peter Weller, Gail Cronauer and Karis Paige Bryant. The film was directed by Peter Werner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Substitute Wife released?
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The Substitute Wife was released on May 23, 1994 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Substitute Wife worth watching?
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The Substitute Wife (1994) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.