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The First Wives Club

The First Wives Club

Sep 20, 1996
102 min
Comedy
6.7/ 10
787 votes

Overview

After years of helping their hubbies climb the ladder of success, three mid-life Manhattanites have been dumped for a newer, curvier model. But the trio is determined to turn their pain into gain. They come up with a cleverly devious plan to hit their exes where it really hurts - in the wallet!

Ratings & Reviews

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TMDB
6.7/10
787 votes
IMDB
6.5/10
58,353 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
49%
Tomatometer
Metacritic
M
59/100
Metascore

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Performance & Recognition

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Box Office & Budget

Budget$26,000,000Production cost
Box Office$116,400,000Worldwide gross
Profit$90,400,000Profitable
ROI
+347.7%Return on investment
US Box Office$105,489,203Domestic earnings

Awards & Nominations

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 8 nominations total

Details

Production information

"Don't get mad. Get everything."

Status

Released

Original Language

en

Budget

$26,000,000

Revenue

$116,400,000

Production Companies

Scott Rudin Productions

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