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The Priest's Wife

1970Movie1 h 43 minPG

ComedyDrama
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–54%
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes–54%

Summary

After discovering her boyfriend is married, a young woman attempts suicide but survives and falls for the priest who took her call, leading to complications with his vow of celibacy.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Dino Risi
Written by
Bernardino Zapponi, Ruggero Maccari
Produced by
Carlo Ponti
Music by
Armando Trovajoli

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Facts

December 22, 1970 · 1 h 43 min · PG

Released
December 22, 1970
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Sexual Content, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
Italian
Made in
Italy, France
Available in
1 country

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Priest's Wife?"

Questions about The Priest's Wife

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Priest's Wife?

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

Is The Priest's Wife worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 6.3).

Is The Priest's Wife okay for kids?

PGSexual contentSuicide themes

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for sexual content and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will The Priest's Wife make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and satire (5 of 10).

Is The Priest's Wife good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Priest's Wife in English?

Italian

No, it was made in Italian.