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The Accidental Husband

The Accidental Husband

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

20085.61h 30m

Overview

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.

Directed by Griffin Dunne
Written by Mimi Hare, Clare Naylor, Bonnie Sikowitz
Produced by Jason Blum, Jennifer Todd, Suzanne Todd
Box Office0Revenue: $22.7M

Top Cast

Uma Thurman

Uma Thurman

Dr. Emma Lloyd

Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Patrick Sullivan

Colin Firth

Colin Firth

Richard Braxton

Sam Shepard

Sam Shepard

Wilder

Isabella Rossellini

Isabella Rossellini

Mrs. Greta Bollenbecker

Keir Dullea

Keir Dullea

Mr. Carl Bollenbecker

Ajay Naidu

Ajay Naidu

Deep

Sarita Choudhury

Sarita Choudhury

Sunny

Jeffrey Tedmori

Jeffrey Tedmori

Ajay

Lindsay Sloane

Lindsay Sloane

Marcy

Themes & Keywords

broken engagementfictitious marriageromcomrevengeengaged womanfiancé fiancée relationshiptalk radioradio hostblamepaybackfiremanunexpected situationcharming mansnafunew york fire department (fdny)

About The Accidental Husband

The Accidental Husband is a comedy, romance film released in 2008 exploring themes of broken engagement, fictitious marriage, romcom, revenge, engaged woman, fiancé fiancée relationship. Directed by Griffin Dunne, it stars Uma Thurman, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Colin Firth. 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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