The First Wives Club

Don't get mad. Get everything.

1996 • 102 min • Comedy

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Synopsis

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!

Our family guide

Best from age 14

Movie Knight Score

839 reviews

67 Audience · 839 · 100%

Three college friends, now successful mid-life Manhattanites, reunite after a tragedy. When they discover they've all been abandoned by their husbands for younger women, they hatch a clever plan for revenge, targeting their exes' finances. It's a story of friendship, empowerment, and getting even.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 4/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 3/10
Romance & sensuality: 3/10
Scary moments: 0/10

Heads up

Discussions of infidelity and divorce
Some mature humor and suggestive remarks
Characters consume alcohol and smoke

What it models well

Female friendship and solidarity
Empowerment and self-worth
Overcoming adversity
Finding your voice

Talk about it after

The nature of revenge and its consequences
Healthy relationships and communication
Redefining success after setbacks
Ageism and societal pressures

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for The First Wives Club. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.