The First Wives Club(1996)
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The First Wives Club Synopsis
After years of helping their hubbies climb the ladder of success, three mid-life Manhattanites have been dumped for a newer, curvier model. But the trio is determined to turn their pain into gain. They come up with a cleverly devious plan to hit their exes where it really hurts - in the wallet!
The First Wives Club (1996) is a comedy film directed by Hugh Wilson, released on September 20, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler, Diane Keaton and Maggie Smith. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 844 ratings.
- Director:
- Hugh Wilson
- Writers:
- Robert Harling, Olivia Goldsmith
- Producers:
- Scott Rudin
- Cinematographer:
- Donald E. Thorin
- Composer:
- Marc Shaiman
- Production:
- Scott Rudin Productions
- Budget:
- $26,000,000
- Revenue:
- $116,400,000
- Status:
- Released
The First Wives Club (1996) Trailer
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The First Wives Club Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The First Wives Club.
Trailer
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Working with Bette Midler, Diane Keaton, and Goldie Hawn On 'The First Wives Club'!
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The First Wives Club Cast & Crew
Main cast
Goldie Hawn
as Elise Elliot Atchison
Bette Midler
as Brenda Morelli Cushman
Diane Keaton
as Annie MacDuggan Paradis
Maggie Smith
as Gunilla Garson Goldberg
Sarah Jessica Parker
as Shelly Stewart
Dan Hedaya
as Morton Cushman
Stockard Channing
as Cynthia Swann Griffin
Victor Garber
as Bill Atchison
Stephen Collins
as Aaron Paradis
Elizabeth Berkley
as Phoebe LaVelle
Marcia Gay Harden
as Dr. Leslie Rosen
Bronson Pinchot
as Duarto Feliz
Key crew
Directed by Hugh Wilson, written by Robert Harling and Olivia Goldsmith, produced by Scott Rudin.
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The First Wives Club Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 844 ratings.
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The First Wives Club – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The First Wives Club online?
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The First Wives Club (1996) is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, and to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The First Wives Club?
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The main cast of The First Wives Club (1996) includes Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler, Diane Keaton, Maggie Smith and Sarah Jessica Parker. The film was directed by Hugh Wilson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The First Wives Club released?
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The First Wives Club was released on September 20, 1996 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is The First Wives Club worth watching?
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The First Wives Club (1996) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 844 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The First Wives Club?
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Yes. The official The First Wives Club trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.