"The story of the greatest evil ever known to man... His ex-wife."

1989

1h 39m

6.0(440 votes)

Comedy

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A cunning and resourceful housewife vows revenge on her husband when he begins an affair with a wealthy romance novelist.

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10 featured cast members

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Meryl Streep

Mary Fisher

Roseanne Barr

Ruth

Ed Begley Jr.

Bob

Linda Hunt

Hooper

Sylvia Miles

Mrs. Fisher

Elisebeth Peters

Nicolette Patchett

Robin Leach

Sally Jessy Raphael

Bryan Larkin

Andy Patchett

A Martinez

Garcia

Creative team

Directed by: Susan Seidelman
Written by: Barry Strugatz
Mark R. Burns
Produced by: Jonathan Brett
Susan Seidelman

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