Name: Husbands and Wives
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 1992-09-18
Duration: 1 h 48 min
Cast: Woody Allen, Mia Farrow, Judy Davis, Sydney Pollack, Juliette Lewis

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A hilarious comedy about being married, being single, sex and life in New York.

When their best friends announce that they're separating, a professor and his wife discover the faults in their own marriage.

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Directed by: Woody Allen
Written by: Woody Allen
Produced by: Robert Greenhut
Music by: Robert Hein, Frank Graziadei, James Sabat

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September 18, 1992 · 1 h 48 min · R

Released: September 18, 1992
Runtime: 1 h 48 min
Age rating: R
Content: Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 71 countries

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Where can I stream Husbands and Wives?

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In the United States, Husbands and Wives is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Husbands and Wives worth watching?

80

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Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 84). Critics rate it higher (89 out of 100) than audiences (74).

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Now and then: the humor is mostly satire (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Husbands and Wives good for date night?

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