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The Stepford Wives

2004·Movie
1h 33min·PG-13
IMDb5.4Metacritic426.0Rotten Tomatoes25%30%

Where to watch

fuboTVParamount+PhiloStarz

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The Stepford Wives fingerprint

Funny, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Plenty of satire and dark humor

  • Satire & Parody9
  • Dark Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Society, the mind, and technology

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

The wives of Stepford have a secret.

What does it take to become a Stepford wife, a woman perfect beyond belief? Ask the Stepford husbands, who've created this high-tech, terrifying little town.
Satirical ThrillerSuburban DystopiaSci-Fi CommentaryGender Roles ExplorationUnsettling MysteryDarkly HumorousVisually StylizedTechnological ControlIdentity Crisis

Crew

Directed by:
Frank Oz, Mary A. Kelly, Mary Bailey
Written by:
Ira Levin, Paul Rudnick
Produced by:
Scott Rudin, Sondra James, Laura Rosenthal
Composed by:
Randall Poster, Marko Costanzo, George A. Lara

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Stepford Wives

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Stepford Wives legally?

fuboTVParamount+PhiloStarz

The Stepford Wives is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Paramount+, Philo, and Starz in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Stepford Wives worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42/100 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 25%, and Metacritic 42). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Stepford Wives rated?

PG-13Disturbing imagerySexual contentStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery, sexual content, and strong language.

How long is The Stepford Wives?

1 h 33 min

The Stepford Wives runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Stepford Wives?

Critics34
Audiences48

Not quite. Audiences rate The Stepford Wives higher (48) than critics (34). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Stepford Wives a box office hit?

Budget$90 million
Box office$102 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $90 million to make and earned $102 million worldwide, 1.1 times its budget.

What language is The Stepford Wives in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Stepford Wives?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Stepford Wives in 87 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Stepford Wives use?

Unnecessary MakeoverTown with a Dark SecretCut Lex Luthor a CheckDumb JockDespair Event HorizonWorld of BuxomIt's All About MePyrrhic VictoryLousy Lovers Are LosersGirliness UpgradeEvil Is PettyThe Shrinkand 52 more

TV Tropes lists 64 storytelling tropes for The Stepford Wives, including Unnecessary Makeover, Town with a Dark Secret, Cut Lex Luthor a Check.