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Her Perfect Spouse

Original title: The Perfect Husband
  • TV Movie
  • 2004
  • R
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
571
YOUR RATING
Tracy Nelson and Michael Riley in Her Perfect Spouse (2004)
CrimeMysteryThriller

A woman discovers her new husband wants to keep her all to himself.A woman discovers her new husband wants to keep her all to himself.A woman discovers her new husband wants to keep her all to himself.

  • Director
    • Douglas Jackson
  • Writers
    • Ken Sanders
    • George Saunders
  • Stars
    • Tracy Nelson
    • Michael Riley
    • Andrea Roth
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.0/10
    571
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Douglas Jackson
    • Writers
      • Ken Sanders
      • George Saunders
    • Stars
      • Tracy Nelson
      • Michael Riley
      • Andrea Roth
    • 13User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Tracy Nelson
    Tracy Nelson
    • Lisa Dorian
    Michael Riley
    Michael Riley
    • Ty Kellington
    Andrea Roth
    Andrea Roth
    • Beverly Dorian
    Thomas Calabro
    Thomas Calabro
    • Matt Thompson
    Sophie Gendron
    • Penny Beaux
    Steve Adams
    Steve Adams
    • Roger Pitney
    Vlasta Vrana
    Vlasta Vrana
    • Pete Macy
    Michelle Chin
    Michelle Chin
    • Reporter
    • (as Michelle Bradbury)
    Tom Rack
    Tom Rack
    • Dr. Schneider
    Laura Mitchell
    • Dr. Kiley
    Marjorie Silcoff
    • Deandra
    Douglas Kidd
    Douglas Kidd
    • Tony (the waiter)
    • (as Douglas Miller)
    Moira Wylie
    • Kate Dillworth
    Helen Batabyal
    • Woman in Restaurant
    • (uncredited)
    Karl Claude
    • Uniformed Cop
    • (uncredited)
    Sally Clelford
    Sally Clelford
    • Cafe Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Jason Daley
    Jason Daley
    • Detective
    • (uncredited)
    Jocelyn Forgues
    Jocelyn Forgues
    • Cafe Patron
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Douglas Jackson
    • Writers
      • Ken Sanders
      • George Saunders
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    10amadala51

    Great plot, great actors, great scenery great... oh well, you get the point

    I really enjoyed this movie. it was a great thriller and was keeping you on the edge of your seat the entire time.I thought that the woman who played Lisa was a great actor as well as Beverly. It was definitely not a kids movie to watch so keep the kids out of the room while you are watching. If you like action packed movies it is the thing for you. It was a really good storyline, and I thought the whole thing was great to see. I really enjoyed it. I did not see the very beginning, but the middle and end were fabulous. Just when you were thinking that something was going to happen, another twist was thrown into the plot. Way up high on my fave. movies list Great movie to watch!(p.s. the title is okay but it would not be my top pick for the movie...)
    9carolynocean

    Great Thriller

    I really loved this movie . If you are into " controlling physco husband " movies, then this is the movie for you !

    Michael Reily is excellent as the latter , played the part brilliantly , and Tracy Nelson is great as the submissive , unsuspecting wife.

    I actually got a Stephen King vibe throughout !!

    The whole story moves and builds at a steady pace , culminating in a tense and thrilling end !

    I highly recommend this one , its a 9 rating from me !!
    3ajuda-577-15763

    About a C- or D+ for Lifetime Movies

    This movie had two big strikes against it from the get-go.

    First of all, whoever thought of putting Michael Riley and Tracy Nelson together ought to have their head examined. They are the most mismatched pair I've ever seen. On-screen chemistry was zero, and the disbelief that they would ever fall in love kept me from getting into the story.

    Secondly, Sophie Gendron was just horrible. Not only is her acting completely wooden, but her lips take up half the screen. She unfortunately shows the consequences of cosmetic surgery addiction, and has done it to the point of not looking normal anymore. Granted, she's not as bad as Joan Rivers, but she's lost any natural look. (And after her last scene, I felt so guilty thinking oh good, she won't be in any more shots!)

    On the up-side, Michael Riley was creepy enough to believe he could play Ty. And Thomas Calabro was the only actor worth his salt. I enjoyed every scene he was in.

    My suggestion: tape it, and watch only the Thomas Calabro scenes. Then go out and rent a movie where he has more camera time.
    7iamgrootinapot

    Not perfect but pretty good for LMN fare

    Caught this one late at night after a long day of work and couldn't sleep. This one didn't disappoint as it was slower and the spouse didn't loose his sh- until mid-way through the movie allowing for character development. Tracy Nelson is sympathetic as the ensnared wife and the husband wasn't just the one-dimensional psychopath. The actor who played him's performance was nuanced and you genuinely see that crazy-evil thing going on in his head. I'm actually going to go a step further and actually recommend this one (I don't normally do that with LMNs) but only if you have nerves of steel. The second half of the movie is very nerve-wracking and you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat when as the wife becomes injured and is seeminly rendered helpless.
    10shiningdiamond

    The Crown Jewel of Lifetime Movies!

    This is my favorite Lifetime movie! It's the king of wacky Lifetime! Ty Kellington is hilarious and played to absolute perfection by Michael Riley. For such a typical premise (insecure, jealous controlling husband) it could've been dull but there's twist and turns and you're never bored.

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    • Goofs
      When Dr. Kiley diagnoses Lisa with a fractured ankled and torn ligaments, she only uses x-rays. You cannot see ligaments on a x-ray, only bones.
    • Quotes

      Ty Kellington: You're being very rude right now.

    • Crazy credits
      A train whistle is heard near the end of the ending credits scroll.

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    • Release date
      • February 12, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El marido perfecto
    • Filming locations
      • Canada
    • Production companies
      • Movie Venture 2 Inc.
      • Outrage Productions 2 Inc.
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 34m(94 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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