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The Young Wife

2023Movie1 h 37 minR

Drama
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9Metacritic70–Rotten Tomatoes91%–

A cathartic drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

I do… or do I?

On her wedding day, all that stands between a young woman and marital bliss with her soon-to-be husband is surviving the chaos and expectations of family and friends, each intensifying her spiraling panic.

Feels like

  • Awkward Wedding Drama
  • Sharp Family Satire
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Realistic Character Study
  • Cringe Comedy
  • Indie Dramedy
  • Complex Relationships
  • Social Anxiety
  • Performative Grief

Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Tayarisha Poe
Written by
Tayarisha Poe
Produced by
Tayarisha Poe, Anne Carey
Music by
Terence Nance

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Facts

March 12, 2023 · 1 h 37 min · R

Released
March 12, 2023
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
7 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Young Wife?"

Questions about The Young Wife

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Young Wife?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Young Wife from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Young Wife worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 4.9, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 70). Critics rate it higher (81 out of 100) than audiences (49).

Is The Young Wife plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will The Young Wife make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).