---
title: "The Accidental Husband"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-accidental-husband-2008"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 13401
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# The Accidental Husband (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-accidental-husband-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Accidental Husband is a film first released in 2008. Catalogued under Comedy, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Team Todd, Blumhouse Productions, Bob Yari Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A radio host discovers she’s already married to a carefree fireman just before her wedding."

### Why Watch
- Playful premise of an accidental marriage
- Humorous clash between an uptight radio host and a carefree fireman
- Brief, breezy runtime keeps the story moving

### Caveats & Content Note
- Runtime is brief at 90 minutes
- PG-13 rating limits more mature content
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a light‑hearted PG‑13 romantic comedy suitable for teen and adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: romantic, comedic, lighthearted, mismatched-couples

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-accidental-husband-2008#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Griffin Dunne
- **Networks / Studios**: Team Todd, Blumhouse Productions, Bob Yari Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Uma Thurman** as *Dr. Emma Lloyd*
- **Jeffrey Dean Morgan** as *Patrick Sullivan*
- **Colin Firth** as *Richard Braxton*
- **Sam Shepard** as *Wilder*
- **Isabella Rossellini** as *Mrs. Greta Bollenbecker*
- **Keir Dullea** as *Mr. Carl Bollenbecker*
- **Ajay Naidu** as *Deep*
- **Sarita Choudhury** as *Sunny*
- **Jeffrey Tedmori** as *Ajay*
- **Lindsay Sloane** as *Marcy*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre does The Accidental Husband belong to?
It is classified as a comedy and romance film.

### Q: Who wrote The Accidental Husband?
The screenplay was written by Mimi Hare, Clare Naylor, and Bonnie Sikowitz.

### Q: Who produced the movie?
It was produced by Jennifer Todd, Jason Blum, and Uma Thurman.

### Q: What is the film’s rating and runtime?
The movie is rated PG‑13 and runs for approximately 90 minutes.

### Q: When was the film released in the United States?
It was released in the United States on August 25, 2009.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Accidental Husband — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/13401)
- [The Accidental Husband - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Accidental_Husband)
- [Her Accidental Husband (1923) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/186467-her-accidental-husband)
- [Her Accidental Husband (1923)](https://www.sms.cz/film/her-accidental-husband)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*