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7.2
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Cast & Crew

Björn Runge
Director
Christian Slater
As Nathaniel Bone
Glenn Close
As Joan Castleman
Jonathan Pryce
As Joe Castleman
Elizabeth McGovern
As Elaine Mozell
Jan Mybrand
As Arvid Engdahl
Johan Widerberg
As Walter Bark
Suzanne Bertish
As Dusty Berkowitz

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The Wife is a poignant drama that explores themes of marriage, sacrifice, and the true cost of fame. The movie follows the story of Joan Castleman (Glenn Close), a selfless wife who has spent her life supporting her husband Joe's (Jonathan Pryce) literary career, while sacrificing her own ambitions and desires. As they travel to Stockholm for Joe's Nobel Prize ceremony, Joan's dissatisfaction with her life choices comes to a head, and she begins to question the secrets she has kept hidden for so long. The film features an all-star cast, including Christian Slater, Max Irons, Karin Franz Körlof, Johan Widerberg, Elizabeth McGovern, and Alix Wilton Regan. With a gripping plot and powerful performances, The Wife is a must-see for anyone who has ever questioned the true meaning of love and commitment.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Wife include Still Alice, 3096 Days, Perfect Days, Aftersun, The Whale, Beautiful Boy.

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The Wife was released in theaters on August 17, 2018.