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COMEDY . 2008 . 1h 30m . English . 5.5/10

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"Falling in love...even the expert is confused."

Emma, a radio host, is about to be married to Richard, her perfect match. But right before her wedding, she learns she's already married to Patrick, a charming but irresponsible fireman. Furthermore, Patrick has a secret: he has arranged this little trick because Emma advised Patrick's ex-fiancée to end their relationship. However, Patrick may find that the trick is on him, for he soon begins to fall in love with his uptight adversary.

Director Griffin Dunne
Starring Uma Thurman, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Colin Firth
Box Office $22.7M
5.5/10
Rating
$22.7M
Box Office
1h 30m
Runtime
2008
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Falling in love...even the expert is confused.

Emma, a radio host, is about to be married to Richard, her perfect match. But right before her wedding, she learns she's already married to Patrick, a charming but irresponsible fireman. Furthermore, Patrick has a secret: he has arranged this little trick because Emma advised Patrick's ex-fiancée to end their relationship. However, Patrick may find that the trick is on him, for he soon begins to fall in love with his uptight adversary.

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Director
The Accidental Husband was directed by Griffin Dunne.
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Cast
Uma Thurman stars as Dr. Emma Lloyd in The Accidental Husband.
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Year context
The Accidental Husband was released 18 years ago in 2008.
The Accidental Husband is a Comedy, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 30m.

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BOX OFFICE

$22.7M
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STUDIOS (1)

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
90 min (1h 30m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.5/10 (578 votes)
Popularity
12
Box Office
$22,707,064
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Accidental Husband about?
Emma, a radio host, is about to be married to Richard, her perfect match. But right before her wedding, she learns she's already married to Patrick, a charming but irresponsible fireman. Furthermore, Patrick has a secret: he has arranged this little trick because Emma advised Patrick's ex-fiancée to end their relationship. However, Patrick may find that the trick is on him, for he soon begins to fall in love with his uptight adversary.
How long is The Accidental Husband?
The Accidental Husband has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who directed The Accidental Husband?
The Accidental Husband was directed by Griffin Dunne.
Who stars in The Accidental Husband?
The cast of The Accidental Husband includes Uma Thurman, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Colin Firth, Sam Shepard, Isabella Rossellini.
How much did The Accidental Husband make at the box office?
The Accidental Husband earned $22,707,064 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of The Accidental Husband?
The Accidental Husband has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 578 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Comedy Romance

KEYWORDS (16)

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