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The Astronaut's Wife

1999 · 109 min Drama Science Fiction Thriller
5.6 / 10 · TMDB

When astronaut Spencer Armacost returns to Earth after a mission that nearly cost him his life, he decides to take a desk job in order to see his beautiful wife, Jillian, more often. Gradually, Jillian notices that Spencer's personality seems to have changed, but her concerns fade when she discovers that she's pregnant. As Jillian grows closer to becoming a mother, her suspicions about Spencer return. Why does it seem as if he's a different person?

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📋 Film Details

Year 1999
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller
Director Rand Ravich
Runtime 109 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.6/10 (975 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Rand Ravich

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp

Commander Spencer Armacost

Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron

Jillian Armacost

Joe Morton

Joe Morton

Sherman Reese

Clea DuVall

Clea DuVall

Nan

Nick Cassavetes

Nick Cassavetes

Captain Alex Streck

Donna Murphy

Donna Murphy

Natalie Streck

Gary Grubbs

Gary Grubbs

NASA Director

Blair Brown

Blair Brown

Shelly McLaren

Tom Noonan

Tom Noonan

Jackson McLaren

Tom O'Brien

Tom O'Brien

Allen Dodge

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