In this dark comedy directed by Susan Seidelman, the story follows Ruth Patchett, a seemingly unremarkable housewife whose life takes a dramatic turn when she discovers her husband is having an affair with a glamorous romance novelist. Starring Roseanne Barr and Meryl Streep, the film explores themes of revenge and transformation as Ruth embarks on a journey to reclaim her life and exact vengeance on those who wronged her. The movie is notable for its satirical take on the traditional roles of women in society. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.