The Woman in Red
“He's head over heels and headed straight for trouble!”
Synopsis
When a happily married family man, who would never consider an affair, meets a beautiful woman in red, he is totally infatuated and desperate to make her acquaintance. However, as he tries out various schemes to sneak out to meet her, he realizes that adultery is not quite as easy as it looks.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-03-11
Top Cast
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Gene Wilder
Theodore Pierce
Charles Grodin
Buddy
Joseph Bologna
Joey
Judith Ivey
Didi
Michael Huddleston
Mikey
Kelly LeBrock
Charlotte
Gilda Radner
Ms. Milner
Kyle T. Heffner
Richard
Michael Zorek
Shelly
Billy Beck
Bartender
Kyra Stempel
Missy
Robin Ignico
Becky
Viola Kates Stimpson
Mama Dell
Danny Wells
Waiter
Buddy Silberman
Gilbert
Monica Parker
Corinne
Ernest Harada
Doorman
Julann Griffin
Miss Griffin
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 15, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$25.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.81x
+$16.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gene Wilder
- Screenplay & Story
- Yves Robert, Jean-Loup Dabadie, Gene Wilder
- Original Score
- John Morris
- Original Title
- The Woman in Red
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Budget
- $9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $25.3M
- Production Studios
- Orion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gene Wilder
Yves Robert, Jean-Loup Dabadie, Gene Wilder
John Morris
Fred Schuler
Christopher Greenbury
Victor Drai, Jack Frost Sanders
Department Leadership Roster
Gene Wilder
Director
John Morris
Original Music Composer
Christopher Greenbury
Editor
Fred Schuler
Director of Photography
Gene Wilder
Writer
Ruth Myers
Costume Design
David L. Snyder
Production Design
Victor Drai
Producer
Tommy J. Huff
Stunt Coordinator
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Woman in Red
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Woman in Red about?
When a happily married family man, who would never consider an affair, meets a beautiful woman in red, he is totally infatuated and desperate to make her acquaintance. However, as he tries out various schemes to sneak out to meet her, he realizes that adultery is not quite as easy as it looks.
Who directed The Woman in Red?
The Woman in Red was directed by Gene Wilder.
Who stars in The Woman in Red?
The principal cast of The Woman in Red includes Gene Wilder, Charles Grodin, Joseph Bologna, Judith Ivey, Michael Huddleston.
When was The Woman in Red released and how long is it?
The Woman in Red was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Woman in Red?
The Woman in Red had a reported production budget of $9M and grossed $25.3M at the worldwide box office (2.81 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Woman in Red?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Woman in Red was composed by John Morris.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Woman in Red?
The Woman in Red holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).