Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Meryl Streep | ... | Mary Fisher | |
Roseanne Barr | ... | Ruth | |
Ed Begley Jr. | ... | Bob | |
Linda Hunt | ... | Hooper | |
Sylvia Miles | ... | Mrs. Fisher | |
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Elisebeth Peters | ... | Nicolette Patchett |
Bryan Larkin | ... | Andy Patchett | |
A Martinez | ... | Garcia | |
Maria Pitillo | ... | Olivia Honey | |
Mary Louise Wilson | ... | Mrs. Trumper | |
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Susan Willis | ... | Ute |
Jack Gilpin | ... | Larry | |
Robin Leach | ... | Robin Leach | |
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Nitchie Barrett | ... | Bob's Secretary |
June Gable | ... | Realtor |
Ruth is a wife and mother who tries to please her husband (Bob) but finds him pulling away and spending more time at the office than at home. When he begins an affair with a famous romance novelist (Mary) and leaves Ruth to raise their kids, she decides she's had enough of playing nice docile housewife. Ruth endeavors to show Bob and Mary the truth about themselves and each other, while creating a new successful life of her own. Written by Mia Holder
My goodness, all the negativity about this fun and strangely satisfying flick. Everyone I know really likes this movie and has seen it several times. If we can define how good a film is by how many times we're capable of seeing it, then this movie certainly is praise worthy. I also enjoyed Roseanne's performance every bit as Meryl Streep. And why can't people believe that an actress of Ms. Streep's caliber took on this role? She was wonderful and got to demonstrate a great comedic performance. This movie is just plain fun. If you watch it once, I guarantee you'll watch it again and again.