The Stepford Wives Theatrical release poster Directed by Bryan Forbes Screenplay by William Goldman Based on The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin Produced by Edgar J. Scherick Starring Katharine Ross Paula Prentiss Peter Masterson Nanette Newman Tina Louise Patrick O'Neal Cinematography Owen Roizman Edited by Timothy Gee Music by Michael Small Production company Palomar Pictures Distributed by Columbia Pictures Release date February 12, 1975 (1975-02-12) Running time 115 minutes[1] Country United States Language English Box office $4 million[2][3]