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
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
The First Wives Club earned $116.4M worldwide on a $26.0M budget — a 348% return on investment.
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.
CAST (20)
Goldie Hawn
Elise Elliot Atchison
Bette Midler
Brenda Morelli Cushman
Diane Keaton
Annie MacDuggan Paradis
Maggie Smith
Gunilla Garson Goldberg
Sarah Jessica Parker
Shelly Stewart
Dan Hedaya
Morton Cushman
Stockard Channing
Cynthia Swann Griffin
Victor Garber
Bill Atchison
Stephen Collins
Aaron Paradis
Elizabeth Berkley
Phoebe LaVelle
Marcia Gay Harden
Dr. Leslie Rosen
Bronson Pinchot
Duarto Feliz
Jennifer Dundas
Chris Paradis
Eileen Heckart
Catherine MacDuggan
Philip Bosco
Uncle Carmine Morelli
Rob Reiner
Dr. Morris Packman
James Naughton
Gill Griffin
AG
Ari Greenberg
Jason Cushman
Ivana Trump
Ivana Trump
Kathie Lee Gifford
Kathie Lee Gifford
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