The Spouse (1999): cast, story & where to watch

1999 · Film · ★ 4

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Released in 1999, The Spouse is a drama and family film directed by Mehdi Fakhimzadeh, running about 100 minutes.

What it’s about. The personal life of a couple is challenged when the wife gets a promotion over her husband and becomes his boss.

Who’s in it. The Spouse stars Mehdi Hashemi as Reza, Fatemeh Motamed-Arya as Shirin, Nasrin Moghanloo and Parastoo Golestani, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Spouse has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Spouse page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Spouse tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Spouse (1999)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Spouse change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Spouse worth watching?
The Spouse holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Spouse?
The Spouse stars Mehdi Hashemi, Fatemeh Motamed-Arya, Nasrin Moghanloo, Parastoo Golestani and Hossein Mohebahari.
When was The Spouse released?
The Spouse was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.