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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Hugh Wilson

Producer:

Scott Rudin

Writer:

Olivia Goldsmith, Robert Harling

Release Date:

Sep 20, 1996

Runtime:

1hr 43m

Synopsis

Reunited by the death of a college friend, three divorced women seek revenge on the husbands who left them for younger women.

Cast

  • Goldie Hawn
  • Bette Midler
  • Diane Keaton
  • Maggie Smith
  • Sarah Jessica Parker
  • Dan Hedaya
  • Stockard Channing
  • Victor Garber
  • Stephen Collins
  • Elizabeth Berkley

Letterboxd User Reviews

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  • Mar 17, 2015

    I can't wait for my first divorce

    4.0K Likes
    Caris Rianne
    Caris Rianne
    Nov 18, 2018

    they should’ve killed their husbands but this will do

    3.8K Likes
    abby
    abby
    Nov 17, 2018

    ivana trump saying "dont get mad, get everything" about her divorce to donald trump is THE most powerful line of dialogue to ever come out of cinema

    3.3K Likes
    nick
    nick
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    May 27, 2016

    The end scene where they sing 'You Don't Own Me' was honestly a spiritual experience for me.

    2.7K Likes
    Aimee McCague
    Aimee McCague
    Dec 1, 2018

    this has such a low rating wtf people really do hate women succeeding

    2.0K Likes
    maya
    maya
    Jan 3, 2022

    invented feminism

    1.3K Likes
    aaron
    aaron
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    Jan 10, 2021

    there has never been a better movie get a divorce in their honor

    1.2K Likes
    ziwe
    ziwe
    Sep 3, 2018

    god is THREE women

    1.1K Likes
    connor
    connor
    Aug 29, 2020

    i LOVE my manhating lesbian supporting powerful moms

    1.1K Likes
    ronja
    ronja
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  • LovePitbullAndEminem
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    The First Wives Club

    Diane keatons jacket in the last scene annoys me.It’s not the same shade of white as her other clothes

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    Paige and Walid
    Paige and Walid loved
    The First Wives Club

    Perfect finale to women empowerment month

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    NathanDirector
    NathanDirector loved
    The First Wives Club

    Rating: 7/10 The First Wives Club is a beloved 90s comedy classic that showcases the legendary chemistry of Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn, and Diane Keaton. This smart, sharp, and hilarious revenge fantasy is a masterclass in ensemble comedy. Highlights - Legendary Cast: The trio of Bette Midler,…

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  • Jelena
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    The First Wives Club

    I LOVED THE MOVIEEEE!!! I loved how they showed that all u need is a few people that mean so much to change your life n make it better 🎀😌i also loved that they named their club after their other special friend that brought them together in a VERY special way😌 so recommend 💯💯

    8M
    Spooky Munson
    Spooky Munson loved
    The First Wives Club

    Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler and Diane Keaton at their best. Everyone in the cast plays their part perfectly. What more can you ask for?

    3Y
    Freddie A
    Freddie A loved
    The First Wives Club

    This is such a classic film with an iconic trio of leading ladies. This film is so funny I could watch it over and over again.

    11M
  • Michael Callanan
    Michael Callanan loved
    The First Wives Club

    One of the best comedies I've ever seen. Goldie Hawn how I wish I looked like you!!!! Just women at their peak 💝💝💝

    4M
    Reyham
    Reyham liked
    The First Wives Club

    3 iconic ladies having fun, getting back at their husbands. Nothing not to like

    1Y
    Strange Girl
    Strange Girl liked
    The First Wives Club

    I support women wronging their terrible ex husbands. Iconic fashion. (8-30-25)

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Based on 21 Critics
7.1

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Generally favorable reviews based on 21 Reviews
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There is undoubtedly a movie to be made about this material -- a different movie.

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Metacritic review by Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
38

Unfortunately, although there are a few nasty thorns here and there, The First Wives Club is a largely uninspired (and unfunny) comedy that collapses completely in the final fifteen minutes.

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Metacritic review by James Berardinelli
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The First Wives Club (1996) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is The First Wives Club (1996)?
The movie is 1hr 43min long.
What's The First Wives Club (1996) about?
Reunited by the death of a college friend, three divorced women seek revenge on the husbands who left them for younger women.
Who's the cast of The First Wives Club (1996)?
  • Goldie Hawn as Elise Elliot Atchison
  • Bette Midler as Brenda Morelli Cushman
  • Diane Keaton as Annie MacDuggan Paradis
  • Maggie Smith as Gunilla Garson Goldberg
  • Sarah Jessica Parker as Shelly Stewart
  • Dan Hedaya as Morton Cushman
  • Stockard Channing as Cynthia Swann Griffin
  • Victor Garber as Bill Atchison
  • Stephen Collins as Aaron Paradis
  • Elizabeth Berkley as Phoebe LaVelle
Who's the director behind The First Wives Club (1996)?
Hugh Wilson directed The First Wives Club (1996).
Who produced The First Wives Club (1996)?
Scott Rudin produced The First Wives Club (1996).