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  • 2005
  • R
  • First Independent Pictures
  • 1 h 32 m
  • 2005
  • R
  • First Independent Pictures
  • 1 h 32 m

Summary An outrageous satire of sexual politics and revenge that explores the lengths some men will go to for the companionship of an attractive woman, Mail Order Wife tells the story of a New York City filmmaker who sets out to make a documentary chronicling the marriage between a doorman from Queens and his mail order bride, only to find himse...

Directed By: Huck Botko, Andrew Gurland

Written By: Huck Botko, Andrew Gurland

  • 2005
  • R
  • First Independent Pictures
  • 1 h 32 m
  • 2005
  • R
  • First Independent Pictures
  • 1 h 32 m

Mail Order Wife

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 14 Critic Reviews
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Summary An outrageous satire of sexual politics and revenge that explores the lengths some men will go to for the companionship of an attractive woman, Mail Order Wife tells the story of a New York City filmmaker who sets out to make a documentary chronicling the marriage between a doorman from Queens and his mail order bride, only to find himse...

Directed By: Huck Botko, Andrew Gurland

Written By: Huck Botko, Andrew Gurland

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 14 Critic Reviews
61
50% Positive
7 Reviews
43% Mixed
6 Reviews
7% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 14 Critic Reviews
61
50% Positive
7 Reviews
43% Mixed
6 Reviews
7% Negative
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80
Completely deranged, and the portrait it paints of our beloved country depicts a dangerous place full of neurotics and obsessives. But lots of fun, with porn, booze, backyard barbecues and elaborate revenge schemes!
By Andrew O'Hehir FULL REVIEW
78
The best surprise is Yuan, the daughter of Hong Kong actress Cheng Pei-Pei. She has great screen presence and invests Lichi with a mix of kitty-cat cuteness and hellcat ferocity.
By Marrit Ingman FULL REVIEW
75
The directors pull off this faux documentary.
By Ruthe Stein FULL REVIEW
60
The decidedly irreverent nature of much of the proceedings will be a turnoff to some viewers, a tonic to others.
By Sheri Linden FULL REVIEW
60
Botko and Gurland's bleak and caustic comedy gets off to a slow start and struggles to overcome the handicap of having three main characters who are, by design, highly unpleasant individuals.
By Merle Bertrand FULL REVIEW
50
Initially amusing, ultimately wearying mock documentary.
By Chuck Wilson FULL REVIEW
30
Less a film, more a series of ragtag gags.
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Production Company Cherry Road Films, Double Edge Entertainment, Hypnotic, Purple Demon Productions Inc.
Release Date Mar 11, 2005
Duration 1 h 32 m
Rating R
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Tagline Because no one wants to be alone.
Website http://www.mailorderwifethemovie.com/
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Awards

Santa Barbara International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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