My Favorite Wife

The funniest, fastest honeymoon ever screened!

19401h 28m7.0(176 votes)

ComedyRomance

Synopsis

Years after her ship disappeared, a presumably dead woman returns home. To her shock, she finds her husband has remarried.

My Favorite Wife (1940) is a comedy and romance film directed by Garson Kanin. It stars Cary Grant, Irene Dunne, and Randolph Scott. The film runs for 1 hour 28 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.0 out of 10 from 176 votes.

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Director

Garson Kanin

Cast

Cary Grant

Nick Arden

Irene Dunne

Ellen Wagstaff Arden

Randolph Scott

Steve Burkett

Gail Patrick

Bianca Bates

Ann Shoemaker

Scotty Beckett

Tim Arden

Mary Lou Harrington

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Where can I watch My Favorite Wife?

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Who stars in My Favorite Wife?

My Favorite Wife stars Cary Grant, Irene Dunne, Randolph Scott, and Gail Patrick, and was directed by Garson Kanin.

How long is My Favorite Wife?

My Favorite Wife has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes.

When did My Favorite Wife come out?

My Favorite Wife was released in 1940.

What genre is My Favorite Wife?

My Favorite Wife is a comedy and romance film.

Is My Favorite Wife worth watching?

My Favorite Wife holds an average audience score of 7.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.