The Astronaut's Wife_
"How well do you know the one you love?"
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?
Starring
Johnny Depp, Charlize Theron, Joe Morton
Box Office
$19.6M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
The Astronaut's Wife earned $19.6M against a $75.0M budget.
Year context
The Astronaut's Wife was released 27 years ago in 1999.
The Astronaut's Wife is a Drama, Science Fiction, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 49m.
CAST (20)
Johnny Depp
Commander Spencer Armacost
Charlize Theron
Jillian Armacost
Joe Morton
Sherman Reese
Clea DuVall
Nan
Nick Cassavetes
Captain Alex Streck
Donna Murphy
Natalie Streck
Gary Grubbs
NASA Director
Blair Brown
Shelly McLaren
Tom Noonan
Jackson McLaren
Tom O'Brien
Allen Dodge
LL
Lucy Lin
Shelly Carter
MC
Michael Crider
Pat Elliott
Samantha Eggar
Dr. Patraba
Rondi Reed
Dr. Conlin
Conrad Bachmann
Reporter
Sarah Dampf
Paula, 2nd Grade Student
Charles Lanyer
Spencer's Doctor
Gary Carlos Cervantes
Doctor
Seth Barrish
Yuppie Shark
EL
Ellen Lancaster
Dried Up Socialite
BOX OFFICE
$75.0M
Budget
$19.6M
Revenue
-74%
ROI
FLOP
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
109 min (1h 49m)
Country
Rating
5.6/10 (969 votes)
Budget
$75,000,000
Box Office
$19,598,588
Profit
$-55,401,412
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Astronaut's Wife about?
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?
How long is The Astronaut's Wife?
The Astronaut's Wife has a runtime of 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Who stars in The Astronaut's Wife?
The cast of The Astronaut's Wife includes Johnny Depp, Charlize Theron, Joe Morton, Clea DuVall, Nick Cassavetes.
How much did The Astronaut's Wife make at the box office?
The Astronaut's Wife earned $19,598,588 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $75,000,000.
What is the rating of The Astronaut's Wife?
The Astronaut's Wife has a rating of 5.6 out of 10 based on 969 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
Science Fiction
Thriller