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The Doctor Takes a Wife

1940Movie1 h 28 minNR

ComedyRomance
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–50%

A romantic, hopeful comedy movie about history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for brutality, scares or tears.

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Story

The Romance Is Contagious! The Fun Is Catching!

A best-selling author of women's issues and a medical academic find it is to their mutual advantage to falsely claim that they are married.

Feels like

  • Classic Screwball Comedy
  • Romantic Farce
  • Witty Dialogue
  • Golden Age Hollywood
  • Mismatched Duo
  • Charming & Lighthearted
  • False Pretenses
  • Battle of the Sexes
  • Wholesome Romance

Cast

24 of 43

Crew

Directed by
Alexander Hall
Written by
Ken Englund, George Seaton, Aleen Leslie
Produced by
William Perlberg
Music by
Morris Stoloff

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 25, 1940 · 1 h 28 min · NR

Released
April 25, 1940
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Romantic Fake–Real Turn, Knitting Pregnancy Announcement, And I'm the Queen of Sheba +9

  • Romantic Fake–Real Turn
  • Knitting Pregnancy Announcement
  • And I'm the Queen of Sheba
  • Fake Pregnancy
  • Eerie Anatomy Model
  • Affectionate Nickname
  • Exiled to the Couch
  • Two-Timer Date
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Love Epiphany
  • Disposable Fiancé
  • Companion Cube

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Doctor Takes a Wife?"

Questions about The Doctor Takes a Wife

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Doctor Takes a Wife?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Doctor Takes a Wife worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.8).

Is The Doctor Takes a Wife okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Doctor Takes a Wife good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will The Doctor Takes a Wife make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).