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The First Wives Club (1996) 5.8
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5.8/10 from 21,818 users
Metascore: 58/100
Reviews: 106 user | 49 critic | 21 from Metacritic.com Reunited by the death of a college friend, three divorced women seek revenge on the husbands who left them for younger women. Director:Hugh Wilson |
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| Diane Keaton | ... | ||
| Maggie Smith | ... | ||
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Morton Cushman
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Aaron Paradis
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| Marcia Gay Harden | ... |
Dr. Leslie Rosen
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| Bronson Pinchot | ... |
Duarto Feliz
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| Jennifer Dundas | ... |
Chris Paradis
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| Eileen Heckart | ... |
Catherine MacDuggan
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Uncle Carmine Morelli
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After years of helping their hubbies climb the ladder of success, three wives have been dumped for newer, curvier models. But the trio is determined to turn their pain into gain. They come up with a cleverly devious plan to hit their exes where it really hurts - in the wallet! Sit back and watch the sparks fly as The Wives get mad, get even and get it all. Justice has seldom been so sweet. Or so much fun. Written by Anonymous
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Don't get mad. Get everything. See more »Genres:
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Rated PG for thematic elements, some mild language and sensuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
20 September 1996 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
El club de las divorciadas See more »Box Office
Budget:
$26,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
ITL 3,900,042,000 (Italy) (31 January 1997)Gross:
ITL 5,349,973,000 (Italy) (28 February 1997)Company Credits
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Brenda: [rancorously] Honey, she's a quilt!
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Written by Felix Cavaliere and Edward Brigati (as Eddie Brigati, Jr.)
Performed by The Rascals
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Two of the paintings in Elise's apartment are of her as Madame X painted by John Singer Sargent, and Andy Warhol's mass-produced 'Marilyn Monroe'. See more »Goofs
Just before the ending musical number, all three women spin around in their overcoats. Elise's hand can be seen getting caught in Annie's belt, but in the next shot, it is free. See more »Quotes
Duarto: [upon seeing an "unnaturally" young Elise walk into Cynthia's funeral] She looks fabulous; do you think she's had work done?Brenda: [rancorously] Honey, she's a quilt!
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Soundtracks
"A Beautiful Morning"Written by Felix Cavaliere and Edward Brigati (as Eddie Brigati, Jr.)
Performed by The Rascals
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Not that i'm generalizing here, but I think this movie is great if you have been wronged by a man in any way similar to these women. It may contain a bit of man-bashing, it may generalize middle-aged men as skirt-chasing losers, but there ARE men like that out there, and if you don't take it too seriously it really isn't a problem. This movie is kinda like a middle-aged chick flick, where anything is possible and revenge is exacted perfectly. Personally, I watch this when i'm feeling a bit bitter, because even if the storyline isn't that deep and meaningful, there's some good comedy in it. I haven't read the book that the movie was based on, so i can't judge in that respect, but i really enjoyed this film.