The Astronaut's Wife
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?
Critics Sentiment
Jillian finds Reese's VHS explaining alien signal theory
Alien transfers to Jillian, twins go to school years later
Sharp decline from the storage locker revelation to the widely panned electrocution climax and sequel setup ending
The Astronaut's Wife starts with moderate reception for its intriguing premise but suffers from pacing issues and rushed plot development in the first act. The film maintains middling sentiment through its psychological thriller elements, with reviewers appreciating the performances despite weak execution. The final act sees a dramatic collapse in reception, with critics universally panning the cheesy climax and blatant sequel setup ending.
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Johnny Depp
Commander Spencer Armacost
Charlize Theron
Jillian Armacost
Joe Morton
Sherman Reese
Clea DuVall
Nan
Nick Cassavetes
Captain Alex Streck
Donna Murphy
Natalie Streck
Gary Grubbs
NASA Director
Blair Brown
Shelly McLaren
Tom Noonan
Jackson McLaren
Tom O'Brien
Allen Dodge
Lucy Lin
Shelly Carter
Michael Crider
Pat Elliott
Samantha Eggar
Dr. Patraba
Rondi Reed
Dr. Conlin
Conrad Bachmann
Reporter
Sarah Dampf
Paula, 2nd Grade Student
Charles Lanyer
Spencer's Doctor
Gary Carlos Cervantes
Doctor
Seth Barrish
Yuppie Shark
Ellen Lancaster
Dried Up Socialite
Crew
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