The Rich Man’s Wife (1996): Cast, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
The Rich Man’s Wife is a 1996 thriller directed by Amy Holden Jones, starring Halle Berry as Josie Potenza, Christopher McDonald and Peter Greene. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $8.5 million worldwide. Stream it on Hoopla, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Amy Holden Jones
- Genre
- Thriller
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Caravan Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Rich Man’s Wife About?
The premise of The Rich Man’s Wife without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A wealthy woman's marriage is trapped by an unfavorable prenuptial agreement with a cruel husband. While drinking with a mysterious stranger, she entertains the idea of eliminating her spouse to escape the contract. To her shock, the stranger takes her dark fantasy seriously and moves to make it a reality.
The Rich Man’s Wife Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- widow
- death of husband
- psychopath
- woman in jeopardy
- african american protagonist
- title directed by woman
- blackmail
- african american
- hitman
- murder suspect
- nonlinear timeline
- home invasion
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- inheritance
- murder
- dysfunctional marriage
- female protagonist
- husband wife relationship
- surprise ending
- wealth
- detective
- interrogation
- shot to death
- birthday party
- blood
- cabin
- older man younger woman relationship
- adultery
- told in flashback
- interracial marriage
- los angeles california
- gun
- police partner
- carjacking
- bored housewife
- racial prejudice
- police station
- greed
- arrest
- shot in the head
- police interrogation
- mansion
- obsession
- reckless driving
- shot in the chest
- restaurant
- vacation
- flashback
- held at gunpoint
- alcoholic
- restaurateur
Where to Watch The Rich Man’s Wife
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The Rich Man’s Wife Cast & Characters
Halle Berry leads the cast as Josie Potenza, with Christopher McDonald as Tony Potenza and Peter Greene as Cole Wilson. Directed by Amy Holden Jones; 29 actors are credited in all.
- Director Amy Holden Jones
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Peter Greene as Cole Wilson - Charles Hallahan as Detective Dan Fredricks
Also Starring in The Rich Man’s Wife
· 25 more- William Lucking Detective (uncredited)
- Frankie Faison Detective Ron Lewis
- Clive Owen Jake Golden
- Allan Rich Bill Adolphe
- Clea Lewis Nora Golden
- John Paragon Maitre D'
- Kelly Jo Minter Cursing Hooker
- Zoaunne LeRoy Gray-Haired Waitress
- Loyda Ramos Grace
- Valente Rodriguez Freeway Driver
- Greg Serano Gangbanger
- Bruce Wright Newscaster
- Michelle Bonilla Gangbanger
- Michael Marich Williams
- Rolando Molina Gangbanger
- Marc Lynn Police Photographer
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- Lou DiMaggio Party Guest
- Alexandra Hedison Party Guest
- Suzanne Michaels Newscaster
- Marlene Sosebee LAPD Officer (uncredited)
- William Crossett Cab Driver
- Eddie Francis Bartender
- Marc Shelton Instateller Man
- Angela Nogaro Receptionist
- Johnny Kim Busboy (uncredited)
The Rich Man’s Wife Plot Summary
What happens in The Rich Man’s Wife from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Josie Potenza is the trophy wife of Tony Potenza, a workaholic Hollywood producer whose high-stress career fuels a downward spiral of drinking. Their marriage shows clear signs of strain as his escalating habits collide with the pressures of the industry. Josie convinces him to escape to a romantic getaway at a secluded lakeside cabin, hoping the trip will mend what’s frayed. But when it becomes obvious that Tony’s studio concerns will always pull him away from serenity, she reluctantly tells him to go home while she stays behind, yearning for a little personal space and time to think.
Full summary
The whole story of The Rich Man’s Wife, scene by scene
The Rich Man’s Wife Box Office
The Rich Man’s Wife grossed $8.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$8.5M
- US & Canada
- $8.5M
The Rich Man’s Wife Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Rich Man’s Wife.
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Cars in The Rich Man’s Wife
38 cars on screen, including the 1996 Cadillac Seville STS and the 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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1991 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Important role
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The Rich Man’s Wife FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office and post-credit scenes of The Rich Man’s Wife, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Rich Man’s Wife?
The Rich Man’s Wife runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was The Rich Man’s Wife released?
The Rich Man’s Wife was released on September 13, 1996.
Who directed The Rich Man’s Wife?
The Rich Man’s Wife was directed by Amy Holden Jones.
More films by Amy Holden Jones Who is in the cast of The Rich Man’s Wife?
The Rich Man’s Wife stars Halle Berry as Josie Potenza, Christopher McDonald as Tony Potenza and Peter Greene as Cole Wilson, among 29 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Rich Man’s Wife?
In the US, The Rich Man’s Wife is streaming on Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Rich Man’s Wife make at the box office?
The Rich Man’s Wife grossed $8.5 million worldwide.
Does The Rich Man’s Wife have a post-credit scene?
No. The Rich Man’s Wife has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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