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A Boyfriend for My Wife (2016): Cast & Box Office

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A Boyfriend for My Wife is a 2016 comedy directed by Julia Rezende, starring Caco Ciocler as Chico, Ingrid Guimarães and Marcos Veras. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $2.6 million worldwide.

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A Boyfriend for My Wife (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Director
Julia Rezende
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Boyfriend for My Wife About?

The premise of A Boyfriend for My Wife without spoilers.

Chico is frustrated with his marriage and his wife Nena’s constant complaints. After fifteen years together, he lacks the courage to initiate a divorce. Seeking a solution, he takes his friend's advice and hires a man to act as a romantic interest for Nena. His hope is that she will develop feelings for this man, leading to an affair and ultimately ending their marriage.

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Cast & crew

A Boyfriend for My Wife Cast & Characters

Caco Ciocler leads the cast as Chico, with Ingrid Guimarães as Nena and Marcos Veras as Veloso. Directed by Julia Rezende; 21 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Julia Rezende

More films directed by Julia Rezende: A Porta ao Lado, And They Say I Am the Crazy One, Head Over Heels 3 and Life Is a Bitch.

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Box office

A Boyfriend for My Wife Box Office

A Boyfriend for My Wife grossed $2.6 million worldwide.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$2.6M

International
$2.6M

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A Boyfriend for My Wife FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of A Boyfriend for My Wife, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Boyfriend for My Wife?

A Boyfriend for My Wife runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was A Boyfriend for My Wife released?

A Boyfriend for My Wife was released on September 1, 2016.

Who directed A Boyfriend for My Wife?

A Boyfriend for My Wife was directed by Julia Rezende.

More films by Julia Rezende

Who is in the cast of A Boyfriend for My Wife?

A Boyfriend for My Wife stars Caco Ciocler as Chico, Ingrid Guimarães as Nena and Marcos Veras as Veloso, among 21 credited actors.

How much did A Boyfriend for My Wife make at the box office?

A Boyfriend for My Wife grossed $2.6 million worldwide.

Does A Boyfriend for My Wife have a post-credit scene?

No. A Boyfriend for My Wife has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is A Boyfriend for My Wife in?

The original language of A Boyfriend for My Wife is Portuguese.

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