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The Ideal Husband

2011·Movie
1h 20min·NR

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A touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

The Ideal Husband...But does he really exist?

An NFL player sidelined by a debilitating injury finds his marriage in jeopardy when his wife learns of a past discretion that causes her to question his character. Devin (Darrin Dewitt Henson) and Tracey (Shanti Lowry) are ecstatic over the impending birth of their first child as the injured athlete works hard to regain his strength and get back on the gridiron. Though money is tight, they're determined to stay positive, and give their child a happy home. But when a stranger wanders into Tracey's beauty salon with disturbing news about Devin's past, things quickly take a turn for the worst.
Relationship DramaInfidelityPsychological TensionSportsFamily SecretsBetrayalContemporaryMelodrama

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Where can I stream The Ideal Husband legally?

The Ideal Husband is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and ALLBLK in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Ideal Husband worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 4.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Ideal Husband rated?

NRSexual content

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

How long is The Ideal Husband?

1 h 20 min

The Ideal Husband runs 1 h 20 min.

What language is The Ideal Husband in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Ideal Husband?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Ideal Husband in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.