I Want Your Husband
I Want Your Husband

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I Want Your Husband

1992
Movie
68 min
Russian

A woman meets her lover's wife and offers to buy him.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Jonathan SangerGenres: Drama, Romance, Thriller

Plot Summary

A devoted wife, plagued by her husband's increasing emotional distance and suspected infidelity, takes drastic measures to reignite their passion and secure her future. Her plan involves a dangerous game of manipulation and deception, leading to unforeseen consequences that threaten to unravel her seemingly perfect life. The film explores themes of marital strife, obsession, and the lengths one might go to for love and security.

Critical Reception

I Want Your Husband was a made-for-television film that received a generally lukewarm reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and melodramatic tone. While some appreciated the performances of its lead actors, particularly Daphne Ashbrook, many found the narrative to be derivative of other domestic thrillers of the era. Audience response was mixed, with some viewers enjoying the suspenseful elements while others found it to be overly convoluted.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful premise and Daphne Ashbrook's performance.

  • Criticized for a predictable storyline and melodramatic execution.

  • Often seen as a typical domestic thriller of the early 1990s, lacking significant originality.

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Fun Fact

The film was part of a wave of domestic thrillers that gained popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s, often airing on television networks.

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