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The Astronaut's Wife
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The Astronaut's Wife

1999-08-27 · 109 min · ★ 5.6

Drama · Science Fiction · Thriller

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?

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Directors
Rand Ravich
Production companies
New Line Cinema, Mad Chance
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 75,000,000
Revenue
USD 19,598,588

Top Cast

Johnny DeppJohnny DeppCommander Spencer Armacost
Charlize TheronCharlize TheronJillian Armacost
Joe MortonJoe MortonSherman Reese
Clea DuVallClea DuVallNan
Nick CassavetesNick CassavetesCaptain Alex Streck
Donna MurphyDonna MurphyNatalie Streck
Gary GrubbsGary GrubbsNASA Director
Blair BrownBlair BrownShelly McLaren
Tom NoonanTom NoonanJackson McLaren
Tom O'BrienTom O'BrienAllen Dodge
Lucy LinShelly Carter
Michael CriderPat Elliott
Samantha EggarSamantha EggarDr. Patraba
Rondi ReedRondi ReedDr. Conlin
Conrad BachmannConrad BachmannReporter
Sarah DampfSarah DampfPaula, 2nd Grade Student
Charles LanyerCharles LanyerSpencer's Doctor
Gary Carlos CervantesGary Carlos CervantesDoctor
Seth BarrishSeth BarrishYuppie Shark
Ellen LancasterDried Up Socialite

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