Top 10 Thrillers About Wives

Description: A satirical thriller about a woman who moves to a seemingly perfect suburban community where all the wives are eerily compliant. The film explores themes of conformity, identity, and the dark side of the American dream.

Fact: The movie is a remake of the 1975 film, with Nicole Kidman and Matthew Broderick in the lead roles.

Description: While more of a historical drama, the film has elements of political intrigue and betrayal, focusing on the rivalry between two sisters for the affection of King Henry VIII, with the wife's role being central to the plot.

Fact: Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman star as the Boleyn sisters, with Portman earning a Golden Globe nomination.

Description: A historical drama with thriller elements, this film tells the story of Charles Dickens' secret relationship with a young actress, exploring themes of hidden lives and the sacrifices made by the women in his life.

Fact: The film was directed by Ralph Fiennes, who also stars as Charles Dickens.

Description: While primarily a comedy, this film has elements of a thriller as three women team up to take down the man who has been deceiving them all. The focus on the wives and their quest for justice adds a thrilling edge to the narrative.

Fact: The film stars Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann, and Kate Upton, showcasing a unique blend of humor and revenge.

Description: This film is a masterclass in suspense, focusing on the disappearance of Amy Dunne and the subsequent media frenzy around her husband, Nick. The narrative twists and turns, revealing layers of deception and manipulation, making it a quintessential thriller about a wife.

Fact: The film was directed by David Fincher, known for his meticulous attention to detail. The book on which the movie is based was written by Gillian Flynn, who also penned the screenplay.

Description: This Lifetime movie centers on a woman who discovers her seemingly perfect husband has a dark past. It's a tale of uncovering secrets and the lengths one goes to protect their family.

Fact: The film was part of Lifetime's "Perfect" series, focusing on seemingly ideal relationships with hidden dangers.

Description: A gripping tale of an alcoholic woman who becomes entangled in a missing person investigation that she believes she witnessed from her train commute. The film explores themes of memory, identity, and the unreliable nature of perception, all centered around the wife of the missing man.

Fact: Emily Blunt's performance was critically acclaimed, and the film was adapted from Paula Hawkins' best-selling novel.

Description: Although not a traditional thriller, this film explores the psychological tension in a marriage where the wife has been the silent partner in her husband's literary success. The suspense builds as she contemplates her role and future.

Fact: Glenn Close received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for her role.

Description: A suspenseful tale of a woman who wakes up with amnesia and discovers her life might not be what she thought. The film explores the theme of identity and the perfect facade of marriage.

Fact: The film was part of a series of made-for-TV movies exploring themes of deception and identity.

Description: A psychological thriller where an agoraphobic child psychologist witnesses a crime, or does she? The film delves into the unreliable nature of memory and the isolation of a wife and mother.

Fact: The film is based on the 1944 novel by A.J. Finn, and stars Amy Adams in the lead role.