Name: Somebody Killed Her Husband
Genre: Mystery, Comedy, Crime
Released: 1978-09-29
Duration: 1 h 37 min
Cast: Farrah Fawcett, Jeff Bridges, John Wood, Tammy Grimes, John Glover

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Is this any way to begin a love affair?

A woman's husband is murdered and she and her lover must find the killer or stand accused of doing it themselves.

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Directed by: Lamont Johnson
Written by: Reginald Rose
Produced by: Martin Poll
Music by: Alex North

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Facts

September 29, 1978 · 1 h 37 min · PG

Released: September 29, 1978
Runtime: 1 h 37 min
Age rating: PG
Content: Violence, Sexual Content
Genres: Mystery, Comedy, Crime
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 43 countries

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Where can I stream Somebody Killed Her Husband?

In the United States, Somebody Killed Her Husband streams on Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Shout! Factory TV, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 42 other countries.

Is Somebody Killed Her Husband worth watching?

49

MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 4.9).

Is Somebody Killed Her Husband okay for kids?

PGViolenceSexual content

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Somebody Killed Her Husband make me laugh?

Serious

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.

Is Somebody Killed Her Husband good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.