The First Wives Club

The First Wives Club (1996)

  • 39% of critics liked it
    (33 reviews)

  • 66% of users liked it
    (61,724 ratings)

Three women plot revenge on their two-timing husbands in this comedy. Brenda (Bette Midler), Elise (Goldie Hawn), and Annie (Diane Keaton) were close friends in college, but 27 years after graduation they've lost touch with each other, and it's not until a mutual friend of the three commits… More

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PG,
Directed By
Written By
Robert Harling
Genres
Comedy
In Theaters
Sep 20, 1996 Wide
On DVD
Dec 1, 1998
Paramount Home Video

Critic Reviews

  • Michael A. Smith, Nolan's Pop Culture Review

    Funny film with the three leads in top form.

  • Fred Topel, About.com

    Suprisingly funny lighthearted comedy dealing with divorce. Lackluster conclusion, but good "feel good" tone.

  • James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette

    "glossy fluff, impeccably cast and performed"

  • Jeffrey Westhoff, Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

    More entertaining than it ought to be, considering how sloppily it was put together.

  • Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com

    Trite, labored, and much too nice.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Candy R


    Funny comedy about how first wives get their own back on their husbands. When their friend dies they want to support other women.

  • ♥Robyn


    loved this chick flick! is revenge sweet? hell yeah these chicks kick ass!!!!

  • Anthony L


    It feels really dated now, it probably did then too, it?s was easily made 7 years too late! Still, Goldie Hawn is sexy and...well, that's about it. Its predictable and schmaltzy, very Jewish but, like I said, a bit late. Keaton looks uncomfortable in the role, Midler has been in… More

  • Cherry D


    "Ladies, you have to be strong and independent, and remember, don't get mad, get everything."

  • Mason W


    I absolutely love this movie....I love all three ladies in this movie; Goldie Hawn, Diane Keaton, and Bette Midler...they are all hilarious in this movie. This film shows when these three women get together and there men leave them that they can be strong and get even.....wish all of… More

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