If you want a fun movie next time you have a movie date night with your husband, here’s one to watch. It’s from 2004. Even though it’s 20 years old, it’s still good.

Here’s why I like it:

-it has a middle-aged woman as the protagonist, so I totally related. Does any other movie out there have that? I can’t think of any. This movie is gold just for that! Let’s embrace middle age!

-the female lead, Christine Lahti, has wavy/curly hair that’s so beautiful!

-it’s funny

-it’s about marriage

-it’s full of good marriage counsel

-it features a mother-in-law who is beautiful and full of wisdom and is proved right. How many movies feature a beautiful, wise, fun, and nice mother-in-law? I’m so tired of mother-in-law jokes that show a her as the receiving end of so much rudeness.

-the ending has so much poetic justice. I absolutely love the last line, “The best revenge is a life well-lived!”

-the acting is superb. Christine Lahti does such a terrific job!

-it’s free on YouTube. Watch here!

I wouldn’t watch this with children around. It has one bedroom scene (after the fact), some drinking, and taking of the Lord’s name in vain. So be forewarned. I give out 4 out of 5. It provides good fodder to discuss with your husband about how to make your marriage better.