Woman Wanted
“A father. A son. And the woman who tore them apart.”
Synopsis
After the death of his wife, Richard hires a recently divorced housekeeper, Emma. Soon finding himself falling for her, his emotionally destructive son, Wendell, also grows attached to Emma, threatening to tear apart the family's already hostile relationship.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-07-26
Top Cast
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Holly Hunter
Emma Riley
Kiefer Sutherland
Wendell
Michael Moriarty
Richard
Carrie Preston
Monica
Allegra Fulton
Gracie
Shirley Douglas
Peg
Sean McCann
Kevin
Jackie Richardson
Lydia
Richard Eden
Michael
Jordan Zalis
Raymond (at 13)
Jonathan Barrett
Daniel
Joanna McClelland Glass
Ariadne
Elaine Pigden
Marion
Rhiannon Benedict
Betsy
Mauralea Austin
Maggie
Gerry Mendicino
Vinnie
Victor Cowie
Martin
Kirby Russell
Ben
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 14, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kiefer Sutherland, Alan Smithee
- Screenplay & Story
- Joanna McClelland Glass
- Original Score
- Jude Cole
- Original Title
- Woman Wanted
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Annex Entertainment, Phoenician Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kiefer Sutherland, Alan Smithee
Joanna McClelland Glass
Jude Cole
Ric Waite, Curtis Petersen
Paul Seydor
Damian Lee, Elliott Lewitt, Elie Samaha, Christopher Eberts
Department Leadership Roster
Kiefer Sutherland
Director
Alan Smithee
Director
Ric Waite
Director of Photography
Zoe Sakellaropoulo
Production Design
Paul Seydor
Editor
Darena Snowe
Costume Design
Damian Lee
Producer
Joanna McClelland Glass
Writer
Jude Cole
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Woman Wanted
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What is Woman Wanted about?
After the death of his wife, Richard hires a recently divorced housekeeper, Emma. Soon finding himself falling for her, his emotionally destructive son, Wendell, also grows attached to Emma, threatening to tear apart the family's already hostile relationship.
Who directed Woman Wanted?
Woman Wanted was directed by Kiefer Sutherland, Alan Smithee.
Who stars in Woman Wanted?
The principal cast of Woman Wanted includes Holly Hunter, Kiefer Sutherland, Michael Moriarty, Carrie Preston, Allegra Fulton.
When was Woman Wanted released and how long is it?
Woman Wanted was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Woman Wanted?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Woman Wanted was composed by Jude Cole.
Is Woman Wanted based on a book or true story?
Woman Wanted is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Joanna McClelland Glass".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Woman Wanted?
Woman Wanted holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).