The Stepford Wives
The Stepford Wives

The Stepford Wives

2004Movie93 minEnglish

What does it take to become a Stepford wife, a woman perfect beyond belief? Ask the Stepford husbands, who've created this high-tech, terrifying little town.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Metacritic44/100
Google Users46%
Director: Frank OzGenres: Comedy, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

Joanna Eberhart, a successful television executive, suffers a nervous breakdown and moves with her husband, Walter, to the affluent community of Stepford, Connecticut. She soon discovers that the seemingly perfect wives of Stepford are eerily compliant and subservient, hiding a sinister secret about their origins and purpose. As Joanna investigates, she finds herself drawn into a conspiracy that threatens her own identity and freedom.

Critical Reception

The 2004 remake of 'The Stepford Wives' was met with generally unfavorable reviews from critics, who found its comedic tone and modernized plot to be less effective than the original. Audiences were also divided, with many expressing disappointment that the film strayed significantly from the social commentary of its predecessor, opting for broader humor.

What Reviewers Say

  • A largely unfunny and pointless remake that misunderstands the source material.
  • The film prioritizes broad comedy over the satirical and suspenseful elements that made the original compelling.
  • Despite a strong cast, the movie fails to deliver a cohesive or engaging narrative.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a disappointment, with many criticizing its weak humor and deviation from the original's themes. Some viewers appreciated the cast's efforts but felt the plot was silly and lacked the intended satirical bite.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

Nicole Kidman stated that she agreed to star in the film because her children were fans of Bette Midler, and she wanted to impress them.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Despite an A-list cast, this is a really poor and disjointed film that is much more about the stars than it is about any cohesive story. Television executive "Joanna" (Nicole Kidman) has burned the candle at both ends for too long, has a bi...
Wuchak

Wuchak

_**Confused comedic remake of the original 1975 film**_ A couple (Nicole Kidman & Matthew Broderick) moves from the Big Apple to Stepford, Connecticut, where many of the wives of the village are wholly dedicated to their husbands, home &...