The Stepford Wives
“Something is wrong with the women of Stepford.”
Synopsis
Joanna Eberhart comes to the town of Stepford, Connecticut with her family, but soon discovers there lies a sinister truth in the all too perfect behavior of the female residents.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
"The Stepford Life" mini-documentary on 1975 "Stepford Wives" film
Type: Featurette • Published 2016-06-28
Top Cast
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Katharine Ross
Joanna Eberhart
Paula Prentiss
Bobbie Markowe
Nanette Newman
Carol Van Sant
Judith Baldwin
Patricia Cornell
Peter Masterson
Walter Eberhart
Tina Louise
Charmaine Wimpiris
Carol Eve Rossen
Dr. Fancher
William Prince
Ike Mazzard
Mary Stuart Masterson
Kim Eberhart
Patrick O'Neal
Dale Coba
Dee Wallace
Nettie the Maid
George Coe
Claude Axhelm
Franklin Cover
Ed Wimpiris
Carole Mallory
Kit Sunderson
Toni Reid
Marie Axhelm
Barbara Rucker
Marie Ann Stravros
Robert Fields
Raymond Chandler
Josef Sommer
Ted Van Sant
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 12, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 26, 1986
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$500K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
17.4x
+$8.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bryan Forbes
- Screenplay & Story
- William Goldman
- Original Score
- Michael Small
- Original Title
- The Stepford Wives
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Budget
- $500K
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.7M
- Production Studios
- Fadsin Cinema Associates, Palomar Pictures International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bryan Forbes
William Goldman, Ira Levin
Michael Small
Owen Roizman
Timothy Gee
Edgar J. Scherick, Gustave M. Berne
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Small
Original Music Composer
Edgar J. Scherick
Producer
William Goldman
Screenplay
Bryan Forbes
Director
Timothy Gee
Editor
Owen Roizman
Director of Photography
Anna Hill Johnstone
Costume Design
Gene Callahan
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Stepford Wives
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Stepford Wives about?
Joanna Eberhart comes to the town of Stepford, Connecticut with her family, but soon discovers there lies a sinister truth in the all too perfect behavior of the female residents.
Who directed The Stepford Wives?
The Stepford Wives was directed by Bryan Forbes.
Who stars in The Stepford Wives?
The principal cast of The Stepford Wives includes Katharine Ross, Paula Prentiss, Nanette Newman, Judith Baldwin, Peter Masterson.
When was The Stepford Wives released and how long is it?
The Stepford Wives was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Stepford Wives?
The Stepford Wives had a reported production budget of $500K and grossed $8.7M at the worldwide box office (17.4 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Stepford Wives?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Stepford Wives was composed by Michael Small.
Is The Stepford Wives based on a book or true story?
The Stepford Wives is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ira Levin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Stepford Wives?
The Stepford Wives holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).