Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "wife-meets-her-husband's-mistress"

1. Candyman (1992)

R | 99 min | Horror, Thriller

The Candyman, a murderous soul with a hook for a hand, is accidentally summoned to reality by a skeptic grad student researching the monster's myth.

Director: Bernard Rose | Stars: Virginia Madsen, Xander Berkeley, Tony Todd, Kasi Lemmons

Votes: 100,182 | Gross: $25.79M

2. Loving Adults (2022)

TV-MA | 104 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

The thin line between love and hate turns deadly when a wife discovers her husband's affair - and they both take extreme measures to get what they want.

Director: Barbara Topsøe-Rothenborg | Stars: Dar Salim, Sonja Richter, Sus Wilkins, Mikael Birkkjær

Votes: 13,497

3. A Good Woman (2004)

PG | 93 min | Drama, Comedy, Romance

A 1930s American socialite creates a scandal in the expatriate high society of the Amalfi Coast of Italy when she forms a secretive relationship with a wealthy American unbeknownst to his young wife.

Director: Mike Barker | Stars: Helen Hunt, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Wilkinson, Milena Vukotic

Votes: 14,106 | Gross: $0.22M

4. A House on the Bayou (2021)

88 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Follows a troubled couple and their daughter who go on vacation to an isolated house in the Louisiana bayou to reconnect as a family. But when unexpected visitors arrive, the unity starts to unravel.

Director: Alex McAulay | Stars: Angela Sarafyan, Paul Schneider, Lia McHugh, Jacob Lofland

Votes: 6,595

5. Introspectum Motel (2021)

88 min | Drama, Thriller

Two strangers, Philippe and Paul, spiral down a twisted path to uncover a connection. Together, they are forced to confront their choices, history and ultimately, their humanity.

Director: Marcel Dorian | Stars: Marcel Dorian, Michelle J. Wright, Gabriela Brinza, Joseph Steyne

Votes: 850

6. My Night at Maud's (1969)

GP | 105 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A devout Catholic man's rigid principles are challenged during a one-night stay with Maud, a divorced woman with an outsize personality.

Director: Éric Rohmer | Stars: Jean-Louis Trintignant, Françoise Fabian, Marie-Christine Barrault, Antoine Vitez

Votes: 14,555

7. Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills (1989)

R | 103 min | Comedy

The widow's houseboy and the divorcee's chauffeur bet on which will bed the other's employer first.

Director: Paul Bartel | Stars: Jacqueline Bisset, Ray Sharkey, Mary Woronov, Robert Beltran

Votes: 1,437 | Gross: $2.16M

8. The Commune (2016)

Not Rated | 111 min | Drama

A story about the clash between personal desires, solidarity and tolerance in a Danish commune in the 1970s.

Director: Thomas Vinterberg | Stars: Trine Dyrholm, Fares Fares, Ulrich Thomsen, Lars Ranthe

Votes: 8,246 | Gross: $0.04M

9. The Chase (2009)

Not Rated | 87 min | Drama, Romance

When Jung-ha loses her husband in an accident, Naru, her husband's secret lover, comes to her. Naru begs Jung-ha that she will do anything if only she will let her stay at her house. ... See full summary »

Director: Kyu-dong Min | Stars: Kim Hyo-jin, Hwang Jung-min, Uhm Junghwa, Kim Kang-woo

Votes: 238

10. Chinese Roulette (1976)

Not Rated | 86 min | Drama, Thriller

Both parents of a young teen who walks with crutches secretly meet their lovers, who both surprise each other at the family's country home. The daughter arrives and initiates a guessing game of "Chinese roulette."

Director: Rainer Werner Fassbinder | Stars: Anna Karina, Margit Carstensen, Brigitte Mira, Ulli Lommel

Votes: 4,728

11. Until September (1984)

R | 95 min | Drama, Romance

A 'salt of the Earth' Missouri woman on vacation in Paris slowly gives in to the advances of a pushy--and very much married--French yuppie. Will their unconventional romance last until September, when she must return home?

Director: Richard Marquand | Stars: Karen Allen, Thierry Lhermitte, Christopher Cazenove, Hutton Cobb

Votes: 813 | Gross: $4.24M

12. Sagad sa init (1998)

120 min | Crime, Drama

Camille and Mon have two things in common. Both have secret relations with people in high places and both can't resist the heat of passion towards one another.

Director: Uro Q. Dela Cruz | Stars: Jomari Yllana, Ara Mina, Sharmaine Arnaiz, LJ Moreno

Votes: 139

13. Love in Between (2010)

105 min | Drama, Romance

When the wife of a university professor discovered her husband having affair with his student and meet his lover they become friends and relationship between two women become closer.

Director: Yun-su Chong | Stars: Shin Eun-kyung, Jeong Jun-ho, Shim Yi-yeong, Choi Jae-won

Votes: 294

14. Stockholm East (2011)

Not Rated | 92 min | Drama

Johan and Anna are strangers who meet one day at a train station. They soon discover that they are linked by a tragedy in their past.

Director: Simon Kaijser | Stars: Mikael Persbrandt, Liv Mjönes, Henrik Norlén, Iben Hjejle

Votes: 1,234

15. Side Streets (1934)

Approved | 63 min | Drama, Romance

A destitute sailor secures a job with a spinster who runs a small fur trimming shop. They marry, and soon have a child, but he cheats on her with serious consequences.

Director: Alfred E. Green | Stars: Aline MacMahon, Paul Kelly, Ann Dvorak, Dorothy Tree

Votes: 314

16. Pusoy (2022)

116 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Popoy works as a bodyguard to gambling boss Rodolfo. But when they killed the son of a politician, they need millions for protection. And when money is at stake, no one is an ally.

Director: Phil Giordano | Stars: Baron Geisler, Vince Rillon, Janelle Tee, Angeli Khang

Votes: 338

17. Just Between Us (2010)

87 min | Comedy, Drama

Nikola is a man who knows how to really enjoy life; he's even able to rouse sympathy for his sinful ways. His brother, Braco turns a blind eye to his philandering although, with a broken ... See full summary »

Director: Rajko Grlic | Stars: Predrag 'Miki' Manojlovic, Bojan Navojec, Daria Lorenci Flatz, Ksenija Marinkovic

Votes: 1,064

18. Knots (2004)

R | 93 min | Comedy

In this male-centric take on contemporary relationships, three guy friends look for love and commitment. One of them gets seduced by a vamp who ends up stealing his wife away from him.

Director: Greg Lombardo | Stars: Scott Cohen, John Stamos, Annabeth Gish, Paulina Porizkova

Votes: 1,118

19. The Carpenter (1988)

R | 87 min | Fantasy, Horror, Thriller

A mad woman and her cheating husband hire men to fix up their new house. Mysterious carpenter, Ed, becomes her guardian angel, but he is actually an executed killer whose spirit has returned to finish the dream house he once started.

Director: David Wellington | Stars: Wings Hauser, Lynne Adams, Pierre Lenoir, Barbara Jones

Votes: 675

20. White Reindeer (2013)

Unrated | 82 min | Comedy, Drama

After an unexpected tragedy, Suzanne struggles to put her life back together during a sad, strange Christmastime in suburban Virginia.

Director: Zach Clark | Stars: Anna Margaret Hollyman, Kim Park, Nathan Williams, Lydia Hyslop

Votes: 1,294

21. Topaze (I) (1933)

Approved | 78 min | Comedy, Drama

An honest and naive schoolteacher gets a lesson in how the world works outside the classroom, when a rich Baron and his mistress use the teacher's name and outstanding reputation in a crooked business scheme.

Director: Harry d'Abbadie d'Arrast | Stars: John Barrymore, Myrna Loy, Reginald Mason, Jobyna Howland

Votes: 1,030

22. A Woman's Guide to Adultery (1993– )

149 min | Drama

The story of three women who are involved in adulterous affairs - and Rose, who believes that anyone who sleeps with another's husband is committing a crime against womanhood. Ah, but how ... See full summary »

Stars: Theresa Russell, Sean Bean, Amanda Donohoe, Adrian Dunbar

Votes: 154

23. Requiem for Laura Martin (2013)

108 min | Drama, Romance, Thriller

A famous conductor divides his obsession for music with the sickly love for his muse. A strange love triangle is formed among conductor, wife, and muse; the wife ends up accepting the situation rather than lose her husband.

Directors: Paulo Duarte, Paulo Duarte, Luiz César Rangel | Stars: Anselmo Vasconcelos, Ana Paula Serpa, Cláudia Alencar, Carlo Mossy

Votes: 26

24. Cracker (1993–1996)
Episode: The Big Crunch: Part 1 (1994)

TV-14 | 51 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A charismatic cult preacher finds that he has impregnated one of his 16 year old students and must silence her to protect his position.

Director: Julian Jarrold | Stars: Jim Carter, Samantha Morton, Cherith Mellor, Robbie Coltrane

Votes: 346

25. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode: Cher (1975)

TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family

Highlights include: two classical pianists (Harvey, Tim) prepare for a duet; guest Cher sings "Just This One Time", and duets with Carol on a musical number about women in variety; a ... See full summary »

Director: Dave Powers | Stars: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Tim Conway

Votes: 58

26. Dallas (1978–1991)
Episode: Anniversary (1982)

TV-PG | 49 min | Drama, Romance

J.R., behind the scenes, gets a job offer for Cliff to get him out of Dallas so he can make a move to rekindle his relationship with Sue Ellen. Ray is caught with another woman by Donna and Lucy confronts Evelyn about Mitch.

Director: Joseph Manduke | Stars: Barbara Bel Geddes, Patrick Duffy, Linda Gray, Larry Hagman

Votes: 137

27. Lillie (1978)
Episode: Bertie (1978)

51 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama

As Lillie acquires more admirers, her old friends see less of her and her husband sinks deeper into alcohol. Lillie is resigned to her popularity vanishing when the Season ends. She plans ... See full summary »

Director: Christopher Hodson | Stars: Francesca Annis, Anton Rodgers, Denis Lill, Peter Egan

Votes: 25

28. With Intent (2021– )
Episode: Episode #1.1 (2021)

Drama

Seeking a fresh start for their marriage, British woman and her Australian husband Jake move to Melbourne with their two small children.

Director: Scott Major | Stars: Charlie Brooks, Brett Tucker, Phoebe Roberts, Caroline Gillmer

Votes: 50

29. Party Down (2009– )
Episode: James Ellison Funeral (2010)

TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy, Drama

The funeral of a patriarch goes awry when the deceased's mistress arrives to pay her last repects. Kyle is mesmerized by the possibility of learning the blues from a real bluesman.

Director: Fred Savage | Stars: Adam Scott, Ken Marino, Megan Mullally, Ryan Hansen

Votes: 482

30. The Crimson Petal and the White (2011)
Episode: Episode #1.2 (2011)

TV-MA | 59 min | Drama, Romance

William moves Sugar into her own apartment where she continues to write and advise him on the running of the factory. Whilst he is in Glasgow on business, she goes alone to Royal Albert ... See full summary »

Director: Marc Munden | Stars: Chris O'Dowd, Romola Garai, Amanda Hale, Katie Lyons

Votes: 143

31. Mistresses (2013–2016)
Episode: A Kiss Is Just a Kiss? (2013)

TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Romance, Thriller

Savi discovers she's pregnant; Joss befriends a real estate client.

Director: David Paymer | Stars: Alyssa Milano, Yunjin Kim, Rochelle Aytes, Jes Macallan

Votes: 206

32. Omoide toranpu (1984)
Episode: Hana no namae (1984)

Drama

Tsuneko gets a phone call from her husband's mistress. Tsuneko looks back her married life.

Stars: Ruriko Asaoka, Naoki Sugiura, Michiko Miyoshi

33. Vegas (2012–2013)
Episode: Exposure (2012)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama

The sheriff works with the Air Force to investigate the murder of a military doctor, and an old flame of Vincent's creates trouble when she comes to perform at the Savoy

Director: Duane Clark | Stars: Dennis Quaid, Michael Chiklis, Carrie-Anne Moss, Sarah Jones

Votes: 108

34. Mistresses (2013–2016)
Episode: Payback (2013)

TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Romance, Thriller

Harry resists Savi's efforts to make things right.

Director: Eric Laneuville | Stars: Alyssa Milano, Yunjin Kim, Rochelle Aytes, Jes Macallan

Votes: 185

35. Suits (2011–2019)
Episode: Two in the Knees (2014)

TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Drama

Logan Sanders orders Harvey to play dirty in his battle with Mike, and Mike's reputation and relationship with Rachel are not off limits. Meanwhile, Louis tries to bury the hatchet and make friends with Jeff Malone.

Director: Anton Cropper | Stars: Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle

Votes: 2,351

36. Grace and Frankie (2015–2022)
Episode: The Loophole (2016)

TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy

Anger, discussions and relief is in the air. Frankie take the battlefield against Brianna. Sol and Robert join in on the fight.

Director: Lee Rose | Stars: Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Sam Waterston, Martin Sheen

Votes: 612

37. Harlots (2017–2019)
Episode: Episode #1.3 (2017)

TV-MA | 46 min | Drama

The brothel move is on, but when the Wells family is met by a baying mob outside their new home, Margaret fears she might be reaping the rewards of her public attack on Lydia Quigley.

Director: Coky Giedroyc | Stars: Samantha Morton, Lesley Manville, Dorothy Atkinson, Jessica Brown Findlay

Votes: 281