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To Take A Wife

2004Movie1 h 37 min

DramaRomance
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–40%

A deeply moving, tense drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and characters.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · partner watch

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Story

A Story of Tradition, Love and Fear

The story takes place in Haifa, Israel, in 1979, during three days before the Shabbat. A young woman trying to raise three children, work from home, and observe the strict Moroccan traditions of her family finds herself at constant odds with her husband and her brothers, who want her to stay married and leave behind the notions of being loved and free.

Feels like

  • Israeli Drama
  • Family Conflict
  • Marital Strife
  • Cultural Expectations
  • Female Empowerment
  • Period Piece (1970s)
  • Intense Character Study
  • Psychological Realism
  • Social Commentary
  • Melancholic

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Ronit Elkabetz, Shlomi Elkabetz
Written by
Ronit Elkabetz, Shlomi Elkabetz
Produced by
Marek Rozenbaum, Itai Tamir, Jean-Philippe Reza
Music by
Michel Korb

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Facts

June 1, 2004 · 1 h 37 min · Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
June 1, 2004
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Hebrew
Also spoken
French
Made in
France, Israel
Available in
3 countries

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Where can I stream To Take A Wife?

HooplaChai Flicks

In the United States, To Take A Wife streams on Chai Flicks, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is To Take A Wife worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 7.1).

Is To Take A Wife good for date night?

Partner WatchAdultsSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 4 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is To Take A Wife plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is To Take A Wife in English?

HebrewFrench

No, it was made in Hebrew, with some French.