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The Astronaut's Wife

1999·Movie
1h 49min·R
38
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4Metacritic385.9Rotten Tomatoes14%33%
IMDb5.4Metacritic385.9Rotten Tomatoes14%33%

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Striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Scare6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Romance5
  • Melancholy5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

The mind, mystery, and the future

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

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About

How well do you know the one you love?

When astronaut Spencer Armacost returns to Earth after a mission that nearly cost him his life, he decides to take a desk job in order to see his beautiful wife, Jillian, more often. Gradually, Jillian notices that Spencer's personality seems to have changed, but her concerns fade when she discovers that she's pregnant. As Jillian grows closer to becoming a mother, her suspicions about Spencer return. Why does it seem as if he's a different person?
Psychological Sci-Fi ThrillerMystery & ParanoiaAstronaut & PregnancyIdentity & TransformationSupernatural ElementsSlow-Burn SuspenseUnsettling AtmosphereConspiracyMarital Discord

Crew

Directed by:
Rand Ravich, Paula Case, Darin Rivetti
Written by:
Rand Ravich
Produced by:
Mark Johnson, Sondra James, Andrew Lazar
Composed by:
Tom Fleischman, Paul Urmson, Marko Costanzo

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Astronaut's Wife

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Astronaut's Wife legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Astronaut's Wife worth watching?

38
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 38/100 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 14%, and Metacritic 38). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Astronaut's Wife rated?

RSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is The Astronaut's Wife?

1 h 49 min

The Astronaut's Wife runs 1 h 49 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Astronaut's Wife?

Critics26
Audiences49

Not quite. Audiences rate The Astronaut's Wife higher (49) than critics (26). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Astronaut's Wife a box office hit?

Budget$75 million
Box office$20 million

No. It cost about $75 million to make and earned $20 million worldwide, 26% of its budget.

What language is The Astronaut's Wife in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Astronaut's Wife?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Astronaut's Wife in 74 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Astronaut's Wife use?

Dead Man WritingDriven to SuicideHope Spot

TV Tropes lists 3 storytelling tropes for The Astronaut's Wife, including Dead Man Writing, Driven to Suicide, Hope Spot.