The Spouse
The Spouse

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The Spouse

1999
Movie
100 min
Persian

The personal life of a couple is challenged when the wife gets a promotion over her husband and becomes his boss.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Michael SteinbergGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A successful lawyer, Carl Bowman, is convicted of murdering his wife, a charge he vehemently denies. While in prison, he begins to suspect that his wife may still be alive and that someone else might have framed him. Carl embarks on a dangerous investigation from behind bars to uncover the truth and clear his name.

Critical Reception

The Spouse received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its suspenseful plot and lead performances, while others found its execution to be somewhat predictable and lacking in depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intriguing premise and Jeff Daniels' performance.

  • Criticized for a plot that sometimes felt contrived.

  • Noted for its attempt at a tense thriller atmosphere.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'The Spouse' is not readily available through comprehensive aggregated sources like Google Reviews.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

Despite its thriller elements, 'The Spouse' was not widely distributed and is considered a more obscure film in the oeuvre of its lead actors.

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