The First Wives Club
“Don't get mad. Get everything.”
Synopsis
After years of helping their hubbies climb the ladder of success, three mid-life Manhattanites have been dumped for a newer, curvier model. But the trio is determined to turn their pain into gain. They come up with a cleverly devious plan to hit their exes where it really hurts - in the wallet!
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Top Cast
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Goldie Hawn
Elise Elliot Atchison
Bette Midler
Brenda Morelli Cushman
Diane Keaton
Annie MacDuggan Paradis
Maggie Smith
Gunilla Garson Goldberg
Sarah Jessica Parker
Shelly Stewart
Dan Hedaya
Morton Cushman
Stockard Channing
Cynthia Swann Griffin
Victor Garber
Bill Atchison
Stephen Collins
Aaron Paradis
Elizabeth Berkley
Phoebe LaVelle
Marcia Gay Harden
Dr. Leslie Rosen
Bronson Pinchot
Duarto Feliz
Jennifer Dundas
Chris Paradis
Eileen Heckart
Catherine MacDuggan
Philip Bosco
Uncle Carmine Morelli
Rob Reiner
Dr. Morris Packman
James Naughton
Gill Griffin
Ari Greenberg
Jason Cushman
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 20, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 5, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$26M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$116.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.48x
+$90.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hugh Wilson
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Harling
- Original Score
- Marc Shaiman
- Original Title
- The First Wives Club
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $26M
- Worldwide Gross
- $116.4M
- Production Studios
- Scott Rudin Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hugh Wilson
Robert Harling, Olivia Goldsmith
Marc Shaiman
Donald E. Thorin
John Bloom
Scott Rudin, Ezra Swerdlow, Adam Schroeder
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Harling
Screenplay
Hugh Wilson
Director
Scott Rudin
Producer
Donald E. Thorin
Director of Photography
Theoni V. Aldredge
Costume Design
Peter S. Larkin
Production Design
John Bloom
Editor
Jack Gill
Stunt Coordinator
Marc Shaiman
Original Music Composer
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
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The First Wives Club
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The First Wives Club about?
After years of helping their hubbies climb the ladder of success, three mid-life Manhattanites have been dumped for a newer, curvier model. But the trio is determined to turn their pain into gain. They come up with a cleverly devious plan to hit their exes where it really hurts - in the wallet!
Who directed The First Wives Club?
The First Wives Club was directed by Hugh Wilson.
Who stars in The First Wives Club?
The principal cast of The First Wives Club includes Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler, Diane Keaton, Maggie Smith, Sarah Jessica Parker.
When was The First Wives Club released and how long is it?
The First Wives Club was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of The First Wives Club?
The First Wives Club had a reported production budget of $26M and grossed $116.4M at the worldwide box office (4.48 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The First Wives Club?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The First Wives Club was composed by Marc Shaiman.
Is The First Wives Club based on a book or true story?
The First Wives Club is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Olivia Goldsmith".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The First Wives Club?
The First Wives Club holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).