The Marriage Fool(1998)
The Marriage Fool Synopsis
Recently widowed after 41 years of marriage, Frank Walsh meets the outgoing Florence, sparking joy back into his life again. However, there is clear disapproval of her from his grown children, especially his eldest son Robert. As Frank and Florence grow closer in their relationship, Robert begins to change his perspective on their commitment and devotion to one another.
The Marriage Fool (1998) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Charles Matthau, released on September 20, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Walter Matthau, Carol Burnett, John Stamos and Teri Polo. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles Matthau
- Writers:
- Richard Vetere, Richard Vetere
- Cinematographer:
- John J. Connor
- Composer:
- James McVay
- Production:
- Grossbart Barnett Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Marriage Fool (1998) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Marriage Fool before you stream it.
The Marriage Fool Cast & Crew
Main cast
Walter Matthau
as Frank Walsh
Carol Burnett
as Florence
John Stamos
as Robert Walsh
Teri Polo
as Susan Prescot
- Steve Behal
Steve Behal
as Charlie
Johanna Nicosia
as Wendy
- Christina Collins
Christina Collins
as Joy
- Bruce Deller
Bruce Deller
as Mr. Peprocki
- Kevin Frank
Kevin Frank
as James
Dawn Greenhalgh
as Lydia
Charles Matthau
as Salesperson
Arlene Mazerolle
as Darlene
Key crew
Directed by Charles Matthau, written by Richard Vetere and Richard Vetere.
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The Marriage Fool Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 5 ratings.
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The Marriage Fool – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Marriage Fool online?
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The Marriage Fool (1998) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Marriage Fool?
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The main cast of The Marriage Fool (1998) includes Walter Matthau, Carol Burnett, John Stamos, Teri Polo and Steve Behal. The film was directed by Charles Matthau. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Marriage Fool released?
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The Marriage Fool was released on September 20, 1998 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is The Marriage Fool worth watching?
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The Marriage Fool (1998) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Marriage Fool?
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Yes. The official The Marriage Fool trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.