My Favorite Wife movie poster

My Favorite Wife

1940 · 1h 28m · Released

NR Comedy, Romance

Years after her ship disappeared, a presumably dead woman returns home. To her shock, she finds her husband has remarried.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
7.0 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream My Favorite Wife

Streaming now in the United States on YouTube TV, TCM, and JustWatch TV.

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Trailer

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Top cast and crew

Garson Kanin Director
Cary Grant Nick Arden
Irene Dunne Ellen Wagstaff Arden
Randolph Scott Steve Burkett
Gail Patrick Bianca Bates
Ann Shoemaker Ma
Scotty Beckett Tim Arden
ML Mary Lou Harrington Chinch Arden
Donald MacBride Hotel Clerk
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Frequently asked questions about My Favorite Wife

Where can I watch My Favorite Wife in the United States?

My Favorite Wife is available to stream on YouTube TV, TCM, and JustWatch TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch My Favorite Wife for free?

My Favorite Wife streams free with ads in the United States on JustWatch TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for My Favorite Wife?

My Favorite Wife scores 7.0 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in My Favorite Wife?

My Favorite Wife stars Cary Grant, Irene Dunne, Randolph Scott, Gail Patrick, and Ann Shoemaker. Garson Kanin is the director.

How long is My Favorite Wife?

My Favorite Wife runs 1h 28m (88 minutes).

When did My Favorite Wife come out?

My Favorite Wife was released on May 17, 1940.

Which studio made My Favorite Wife?

My Favorite Wife was produced by RKO Radio Pictures in the United States.

What was the budget for My Favorite Wife?

My Favorite Wife was made on a budget of $921,000.

How much did My Favorite Wife make at the box office?

My Favorite Wife grossed $2,057,000 worldwide, against a budget of $921,000.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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