Most critics liked the film, with 90% giving it a positive review.
“The Farmer’s Wife” is a romantic comedy about a wealthy widower who wants to remarry but can’t find a suitable new bride. Most critics liked the film, with 90% giving it a positive review. Dave Kehr from the Chicago Reader wrote, “Hitchcock disliked the film, but it offers an unusual glimpse of the master before he settled into thrillers.” Only 33% of the audience liked the movie though.