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The First Wives Club (1996) 5.8
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5.8/10 from 21,845 users
Metascore: 58/100
Reviews: 107 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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| Bette Midler | ... | ||
| Goldie Hawn | ... | ||
| Diane Keaton | ... | ||
| Maggie Smith | ... | ||
| Dan Hedaya | ... |
Morton Cushman
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| Sarah Jessica Parker | ... | ||
| Stockard Channing | ... | ||
| Victor Garber | ... | ||
| Stephen Collins | ... |
Aaron Paradis
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| Elizabeth Berkley | ... | ||
| 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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| Philip Bosco | ... |
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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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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Elise: Should have done your homework, Bill! I did. Oh, by the way, here's a copy of her birth certificate.
Bill: Oh, God... I didn't know... oh, God! Wh-what are you going to do?
Elise: Oh, what am I gonna do? Well, for now I'm just going to say the f word... *Felony*.
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Written by Johnny Mercer and Hoagy Carmichael
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Out of all the actresses who play wives in the film, Diane Keaton is the only one to have never been married. See more »Goofs
When Shelly is at Gunila's townhouse, the hand that the maid is holding her salad plate in changes between shots. See more »Quotes
[Elise shows Bill proof that his new girlfriend is only sixteen years old]Elise: Should have done your homework, Bill! I did. Oh, by the way, here's a copy of her birth certificate.
Bill: Oh, God... I didn't know... oh, God! Wh-what are you going to do?
Elise: Oh, what am I gonna do? Well, for now I'm just going to say the f word... *Felony*.
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"In the Cool, Cool Cool of the Evening"Written by Johnny Mercer and Hoagy Carmichael
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When Cynthia commits suicide because she is unhappy, her three estranged best friends meet again to discover that they are all having her same problem. Their ex-husbands are all dating younger women. Well, anyone else might just consider it over and that the world is sick and twisted. And that this just is not right. But, these are three strong women. So together, they decide to let their ex-hubbies have it by using damaging personal information to take them for everything they've got.
One word describes this film - fabulous! At times, it's heavy-handed and over the top, but by the end... girl power rules! Diane Keaton, Goldie Hawn, and Bette Midler are wonderfully professional and allow us to adore the majorly flawed characters. Even in the story's attempt to moralize us and feel it can now handle a general good will for all women vibe. Come out of the kitchen and see The First Wives Club. Sarah Jessica Parker and Maggie Smith have great guest parts. But not cameos, the sisters in this cast are doing it for themselves. *** out of ****