The Miniature Wife

What it’s about

Lindy, a writer, and Les, a scientist, are a married couple in crisis. After a quarrel, Les's experimental device shrinks Lindy to six inches tall, forcing them to confront the imbalance in their relationship.

What hooks you

Elizabeth Banks and Matthew Macfadyen play the warring spouses. Based on a short story, this dramedy explores a technological mishap that becomes a battle for dominance. Directors Miguel Arteta, Greg Mottola, and Bertie Ellwood bring a romantic tragicomedy to the screen.

Who it’s for

It suits viewers who enjoy darkly comic takes on domestic conflict, where a fantastical premise exposes real emotional fault lines. Those drawn to power struggles within relationships and the absurd consequences of scientific hubris will find much to savour.