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The Accidental Husband

  • 20082008
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
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Colin Firth, Uma Thurman, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan in The Accidental Husband (2008)
This is the theatrical trailer for The Accidental Husband, directed by Griffin Dunne.
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  • Comedy
  • Romance
When talk radio host Emma Lloyd advises one of her listeners to break up with her boyfriend, the jilted ex sets about getting his revenge.When talk radio host Emma Lloyd advises one of her listeners to break up with her boyfriend, the jilted ex sets about getting his revenge.When talk radio host Emma Lloyd advises one of her listeners to break up with her boyfriend, the jilted ex sets about getting his revenge.
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
24K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Griffin Dunne
  • Writers
    • Mimi Hare
    • Clare Naylor
    • Bonnie Sikowitz
  • Stars
    • Uma Thurman
    • Jeffrey Dean Morgan
    • Justina Machado
Top credits
  • Director
    • Griffin Dunne
  • Writers
    • Mimi Hare
    • Clare Naylor
    • Bonnie Sikowitz
  • Stars
    • Uma Thurman
    • Jeffrey Dean Morgan
    • Justina Machado
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 91User reviews
    • 63Critic reviews
    • 14Metascore
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  • Videos1

    The Accidental Husband: Theatrical Trailer
    Trailer 1:41
    The Accidental Husband: Theatrical Trailer

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    Uma Thurman and Sam Shepard in The Accidental Husband (2008)
    Uma Thurman and Griffin Dunne in The Accidental Husband (2008)
    Colin Firth and Uma Thurman in The Accidental Husband (2008)
    Uma Thurman, Brooke Adams, Lindsay Sloane, and Lindsey Kraft in The Accidental Husband (2008)
    Colin Firth and Uma Thurman in The Accidental Husband (2008)
    Uma Thurman in The Accidental Husband (2008)
    Uma Thurman in The Accidental Husband (2008)
    Jeffrey Dean Morgan in The Accidental Husband (2008)
    Uma Thurman and Jeffrey Dean Morgan in The Accidental Husband (2008)
    Uma Thurman and Jeffrey Dean Morgan in The Accidental Husband (2008)
    Colin Firth and Uma Thurman in The Accidental Husband (2008)
    Colin Firth and Uma Thurman at an event for The Accidental Husband (2008)

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    Uma Thurman
    Uma Thurman
    • Emmaas Emma
    Jeffrey Dean Morgan
    Jeffrey Dean Morgan
    • Patrickas Patrick
    Justina Machado
    Justina Machado
    • Sofiaas Sofia
    Colin Firth
    Colin Firth
    • Richardas Richard
    Sam Shepard
    Sam Shepard
    • Wilderas Wilder
    Lindsay Sloane
    Lindsay Sloane
    • Marcyas Marcy
    Ajay Naidu
    Ajay Naidu
    • Deepas Deep
    Jeffrey Tedmori
    Jeffrey Tedmori
    • Ajayas Ajay
    Nick Sandow
    Nick Sandow
    • Larryas Larry
    Michael Mosley
    Michael Mosley
    • Declanas Declan
    Brooke Adams
    Brooke Adams
    • Carolynas Carolyn
    Lindsey Kraft
    Lindsey Kraft
    • Laurenas Lauren
    Sarita Choudhury
    Sarita Choudhury
    • Sunnyas Sunny
    Yolande Bavan
    • Nanijias Naniji
    Isabella Rossellini
    Isabella Rossellini
    • Mrs. Bollenbeckeras Mrs. Bollenbecker
    Keir Dullea
    Keir Dullea
    • Mr. Bollenbeckeras Mr. Bollenbecker
    Adesola A. Osakalumi
    Adesola A. Osakalumi
    • Didieras Didier
    • (as Adesola Osakalumi)
    Santo Fazio
    Santo Fazio
    • Security Guard #1as Security Guard #1
    • Director
      • Griffin Dunne
    • Writers
      • Mimi Hare
      • Clare Naylor
      • Bonnie Sikowitz
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      In this film, Uma Thurman is an expert who gives advice to callers of a radio program. In The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996) , she plays a model, who pretends to be an expert, who gives advice to callers on a radio show.
    • Goofs
      When Emma is coming out of commercial during her radio show, the producer counts her down for her next segment with the words "five, four, three, two, one". No one in radio or television would ever vocalize the word, "one" in a countdown. This number is always replaced with a vertical finger signal to represent "one" and a direct finger point to show "zero" or "begin". Since the microphone always goes live on "two" the audience would otherwise constantly be hearing a disembodied voice say "one" when they come out of commercial.
    • Quotes

      Emma: You can't find something if you don't know what you're looking for.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Late Show Con Karim Musa: Che pago a fare, se posso scaricare? (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Ever Fallen in Love (With Someone You Shouldn't've)
      Written by Pete Shelley

      Performed by Nouvelle Vague

      Courtesy of Peacefrog Holdings Ltd.

    User reviews91

    Review
    Top review
    4/10
    Incoherent, Implausible and Silly
    In New York, Emma Lloyd (Uma Thurman) gives sentimental advices in her radio talk show "Real Love". She is in the top of her successful career with many listeners; she is releasing her first book about things of love; and she is going to marry her editor Richard Bratton (Colin Firth) in a couple of weeks. When Emma advises her fan Sofia (Justina Machado) to call off her wedding with the fireman Patrick Sullivan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan), the broken-hearted man loathes her. His next-door teenage neighbor hacks Emma's documents and plays a prank with her, marrying Emma with Patrick. Emma seeks out her husband to annul their marriage and after meeting Patrick, she feels attracted by his free spirit. Emma sees herself in a crossroad and having to choose between the safety of a life with Richard or the crush for Patrick.

    "The Accidental Husband" is an incoherent, implausible and silly romantic comedy. The senseless story begins with Emma seeking out Patrick to annul their wedding instead of her lawyer. Their romance is absolutely absurd considering the background, age and social class of Emma. The homely Colin Firth shows a total lack of chemistry with Uma Thurman and the character of Jeffrey Dean Morgan does not belong to her world. In the end, this forgettable flick is not funny and a waste of time. My vote is four.

    Title (Brazil): "Marido por Acaso" ("Husband by Chance")
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 29, 2008 (Ireland)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Ireland
    • Languages
      • English
      • Hindi
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Marido por accidente
    • Filming locations
      • Conde Nast Building - 4 Times Square, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Yari Film Group (YFG)
      • Blumhouse Productions
      • Team Todd
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $22,707,064
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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