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The Wife

7.120171h 40mMMovieDrama

A wife questions her life choices as she travels to Stockholm with her husband, where he is slated to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature.

DirectorBjörn Runge
WriterJane Anderson
ProducersTim Haslam·Hugo Grumbar

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Björn Runge

GCGlenn Close
Glenn Close
Joan Castleman
JPJonathan Pryce
Jonathan Pryce
Joe Castleman
CSChristian Slater
Christian Slater
Nathaniel Bone
MIMax Irons
Max Irons
David Castleman
HLHarry Lloyd
Harry Lloyd
Young Joe
ASAnnie Starke
Annie Starke
Young Joan
EMElizabeth McGovern
Elizabeth McGovern
Elaine Mozell
JWJohan Widerberg
Johan Widerberg
Walter Bark
KKKarin Franz Körlof
Karin Franz Körlof
Linnea
RCRichard Cordery
Richard Cordery
Hal Bowman
JMJan Mybrand
Jan Mybrand
Arvid Engdahl
AAAnna Azcárate
Anna Azcárate
Mrs Lindelöf

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The Wife — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Wife?

The Wife is streaming on Netflix, Stan and Netflix Standard in Australia, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Apple TV Store.

Is The Wife on Netflix?

Yes — The Wife is available on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Wife on Amazon Prime Video?

The Wife isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

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The Wife is available on Netflix and Stan in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.