The Substitute Wife
“A family in need... A strong woman... She was the perfect solution.”
Synopsis
In Nebraska, in pioneer days, a woman who knows she is going to die asks a prostitute to replace her with her husband and four children in order to make it possible for them to keep their family farm.
Top Cast
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Farrah Fawcett
Pearl
Lea Thompson
Amy Hightower
Peter Weller
Martin Hightower
Gail Cronauer
Isabel Donahue
Karis Paige Bryant
Jessica
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Mrs. Parker
Cory Lloyd
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Wally Welch
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Guich Koock
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John S. Davies
Preacher #1
Tony Frank
Major Willows
John Harrison
Groom
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Werner
- Screenplay & Story
- Stan Daniels
- Original Score
- Mark Snow
- Original Title
- The Substitute Wife
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- NBC, Frederick S. Pierce Company, Patchett Kaufman Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Werner
Stan Daniels
Mark Snow
Neil Roach
Martin Nicholson
Michael O. Gallant
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Werner
Director
Stan Daniels
Writer
Michael O. Gallant
Producer
Cary White
Production Design
Neil Roach
Director of Photography
Martin Nicholson
Editor
Mark Snow
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Substitute Wife
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Substitute Wife about?
In Nebraska, in pioneer days, a woman who knows she is going to die asks a prostitute to replace her with her husband and four children in order to make it possible for them to keep their family farm.
Who directed The Substitute Wife?
The Substitute Wife was directed by Peter Werner.
Who stars in The Substitute Wife?
The principal cast of The Substitute Wife includes Farrah Fawcett, Lea Thompson, Peter Weller, Gail Cronauer, Karis Paige Bryant.
When was The Substitute Wife released and how long is it?
The Substitute Wife was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Substitute Wife?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Substitute Wife was composed by Mark Snow.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Substitute Wife?
The Substitute Wife holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).