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The Substitute Wife

1994Movie1 h 32 minPG-13

DramaRomance
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–50%
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Rotten Tomatoes–50%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

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Not for scares, laughs or adrenaline.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Peter Werner
Written by
Stan Daniels
Produced by
Michael O. Gallant
Music by
Mark Snow

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Facts

May 23, 1994 · 1 h 32 min · PG-13

Released
May 23, 1994
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Romance, Western, TV Movie
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Substitute Wife worth watching?"

Questions about The Substitute Wife

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Substitute Wife worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.5).

Is The Substitute Wife okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Substitute Wife good for date night?

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It's better for a family night: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.

Can I half-watch The Substitute Wife?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.