6.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
How to Murder Your Wife (1965)
How to Murder Your Wife (1965)
Overview
Stanley Ford leads an idyllic bachelor life. He is a nationally syndicated cartoonist whose Bash Brannigan series provides him with a luxury townhouse and a full-time valet, Charles. When he wakes up the morning after the night before - he had attended a friend's stag party - he finds that he is married to the very beautiful woman who popped out of the cake - and who doesn't speak a word of English. Despite his initial protestations, he comes to like married life and even changes his cartoon character from a super spy to a somewhat harried husband.
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
6.4
Overview
Stanley Ford leads an idyllic bachelor life. He is a nationally syndicated cartoonist whose Bash Brannigan series provides him with a luxury townhouse and a full-time valet, Charles. When he wakes up the morning after the night before - he had attended a friend's stag party - he finds that he is married to the very beautiful woman who popped out of the cake - and who doesn't speak a word of English. Despite his initial protestations, he comes to like married life and even changes his cartoon character from a super spy to a somewhat harried husband.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's comedic premise, centered on a man's fantasy of escaping marriage and his subsequent acquittal by portraying himself as a victim of his wife's demands, subtly reinforces traditional gender dynamics and male perspectives on marital burdens, aligning with conservative values of its era.
The movie features a traditional cast predominantly composed of white actors, reflecting the common casting practices of its era. Its narrative, a comedy centered on a male protagonist, utilizes traditional gender dynamics for humor without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or incorporating DEI themes.
Secondary
The film 'How to Murder Your Wife' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on a heterosexual marriage and a comedic murder plot, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity within the story.
The film 'How to Murder Your Wife' (1965) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its plot focuses on a comedic misunderstanding involving a cartoonist and his unexpected marriage, with no elements related to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is an original production from 1965, not an adaptation of existing source material, a reboot, or a historical biopic. Therefore, all characters are original to this specific film, and there are no pre-established characters whose gender could have been changed.
This 1965 film is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of existing material or a biopic. There are no prior canonical or historical character depictions to establish a baseline race for comparison, thus precluding a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.4
6.3
Critic Ratings
6.4
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