The First Wives Club 1996
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56 Reviews
8%
Gummy
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SplatAfter years of helping their hubbies climb the ladder of success, three mid-life Manhattanites have been dumped for a newer, curvier model. But the trio is determined to turn their pain into gain. They come up with a cleverly devious plan to hit their exes where it really hurts - in the wallet!
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as Elise Elliot Atchison
as Brenda Morelli Cushman
as Annie MacDuggan Paradis
as Gunilla Garson Goldberg
as Shelly Stewart
as Morton Cushman
as Cynthia Swann Griffin
as Bill Atchison
as Aaron Paradis
as Phoebe LaVelle
Director:
Writer:
Robert Harling, Olivia Goldsmith
Stars:
Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler, Diane Keaton, Maggie Smith, Sarah Jessica Parker, Dan Hedaya, Stockard Channing, Victor Garber, Stephen Collins, Elizabeth Berkley,
Genres:
Comedy
Release Date:
1996 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
102 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The First Wives Club
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Elise Elliot Atchison
as Brenda Morelli Cushman
as Annie MacDuggan Paradis
as Gunilla Garson Goldberg
as Shelly Stewart
as Morton Cushman
as Cynthia Swann Griffin
as Bill Atchison
as Aaron Paradis
as Phoebe LaVelle
as Dr. Leslie Rosen
as Duarto Feliz
as Chris Paradis
as Catherine MacDuggan
as Uncle Carmine Morelli
as Dr. Morris Packman
as Gill Griffin
as Jason Cushman
as Ivana Trump
as Kathie Lee Gifford
as Gloria Steinem
as Elise's Fan
as Jilted Lover
as Woman in Bed
as Brett Artounian
as Federal Marshall
as Young Brenda
as Young Elise
as Young Annie
as Young Cynthia
as Miss Sullivan
as Eric Loest
as Broadway Director
as Gil's New Wife (uncredited)
as Security Guard (uncredited)
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