Film

The First Wives Club 1996

Directed by Hugh Wilson

  • Comedy
  • 102 min
  • PG

Don't get mad. Get everything.

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!

Comedybased on novel or bookrevengedivorcedivorced womanreunited friends

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