Foolish Wives (1922): cast, story & where to watch
1922 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1922, Foolish Wives is a thriller and drama film directed by Erich von Stroheim, running about 143 minutes.
What it’s about. A con artist masquerades as Russian nobility and attempts to seduce the wife of an American diplomat.
Who’s in it. Foolish Wives stars Erich von Stroheim as Count Wladislaw Sergius Karamzin, Rudolph Christians as Andrew J. Hughes, Miss DuPont as Helen Hughes and Maude George as Princess Olga Petchnikoff, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Foolish Wives has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $400.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Foolish Wives page.
If you liked it. Fans of Foolish Wives tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Foolish Wives (1922)?
- In GB, Foolish Wives is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Foolish Wives worth watching?
- Foolish Wives holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Foolish Wives?
- Foolish Wives stars Erich von Stroheim, Rudolph Christians, Miss DuPont, Maude George and Mae Busch.
- When was Foolish Wives released?
- Foolish Wives was released in 1922, with a runtime of about 143 minutes.