Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- witty
- breezy
- chaotic
- date night
- lazy sunday
What critics said
Critics broadly found the romantic comedy convoluted and insufferably silly, with weak chemistry, phony performances, and ineffective attempts at screwball energy.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Emma discovers she is legally married to Patrick, a man she has never met, and must secure an annulment before her wedding.
Emma's buttoned-down approach to love is repeatedly challenged by Patrick's carefree passion and impulsiveness.
Patrick engineered the accidental marriage but pretends to be as confused as Emma while helping her uncover the truth.
Emma must choose between her safe future with Richard and the spontaneous life represented by Patrick.
Films like The Accidental Husband, and why
Sweet Home Alabama
romantic comedy built around mistaken identity, relationship upheaval, and an unconventional couple
The Holiday
contemporary romantic comedy contrasting a safe engagement with a more spontaneous love interest
Two Weeks Notice
screwball romantic comedy involving deception, competing romantic choices, and a determined professional woman
Movie Details
- Director
- Griffin Dunne
- Release Date
- 2008-02-29
- Runtime
- 90 min
- Rating
- 5.6 / 10 (615)
Cast
- Uma Thurman
- Jeffrey Dean Morgan
- Colin Firth
- Sam Shepard
- Isabella Rossellini
- Keir Dullea
- Ajay Naidu
- Sarita Choudhury
- Jeffrey Tedmori
- Lindsay Sloane
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Accidental Husband about?
- A meticulous relationship expert is forced to untangle a prank-induced marriage before her carefully planned wedding, only to encounter an irresistible alternative.
- What is The Accidental Husband like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Accidental Husband as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is The Accidental Husband violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Accidental Husband.
- What did critics think of The Accidental Husband?
- Critics broadly found the romantic comedy convoluted and insufferably silly, with weak chemistry, phony performances, and ineffective attempts at screwball energy.
- Which films are like The Accidental Husband?
- Films with a similar feel include Sweet Home Alabama, The Holiday, and Two Weeks Notice.
- How long is The Accidental Husband?
- The Accidental Husband runs 90 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Accidental Husband?
- In United States, The Accidental Husband streams on Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus.
