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COMEDY . 1996 . 1h 42m . 6.7/10

The First Wives Club_

"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!

Starring Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler, Diane Keaton
Box Office $116.4M
6.7/10
Rating
$116.4M
Box Office
1h 42m
Runtime
1996
Year
MASSIVE HIT
+348% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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!

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Box office
The First Wives Club earned $116.4M worldwide on a $26.0M budget — a 348% return on investment.
Cast
Goldie Hawn stars as Elise Elliot Atchison in The First Wives Club.
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Year context
The First Wives Club was released 30 years ago in 1996.
The First Wives Club is a Comedy film with a runtime of 1h 42m.

BOX OFFICE

$26.0M
Budget
$116.4M
Revenue
+348%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
102 min (1h 42m)
Country
Rating
6.7/10 (806 votes)
Budget
$26,000,000
Box Office
$116,400,000
Profit
+$90,400,000

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The First Wives Club about?
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!
How long is The First Wives Club?
The First Wives Club has a runtime of 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Who stars in The First Wives Club?
The cast of The First Wives Club includes Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler, Diane Keaton, Maggie Smith, Sarah Jessica Parker.
How much did The First Wives Club make at the box office?
The First Wives Club earned $116,400,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $26,000,000.
What is the rating of The First Wives Club?
The First Wives Club has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 based on 806 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Comedy
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