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This American Wife (2021): Cast

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This American Wife is a 2021 comedy directed by Rory Pelsue, starring Patrick Foley, Michael Breslin and Jakeem Dante Powell. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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This American Wife (2021) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Rory Pelsue
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is This American Wife About?

The premise of This American Wife without spoilers.

This film explores the constructed nature of reality and identity through the lens of a Real Housewife. It examines how the body becomes a carefully curated apparatus, a collection of elements like hair, makeup, clothing, and accessories, all amplified by technology and branding. The narrative follows the cyclical nature of public persona, depicting the maintenance and degradation of this carefully built image, and questioning the significance of individual identity when disconnected from external validation.

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Cast & crew

This American Wife Cast

Patrick Foley leads the cast, with Michael Breslin and Jakeem Dante Powell. Directed by Rory Pelsue.

From the director

More from Rory Pelsue

One more film directed by Rory Pelsue: Circle Jerk.

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FAQ

This American Wife FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of This American Wife, each answered in a sentence.

How long is This American Wife?

This American Wife runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was This American Wife released?

This American Wife was released on May 20, 2021.

Who directed This American Wife?

This American Wife was directed by Rory Pelsue.

More films by Rory Pelsue

Who is in the cast of This American Wife?

This American Wife stars Patrick Foley, Michael Breslin and Jakeem Dante Powell.

Does This American Wife have a post-credit scene?

No. This American Wife has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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