In this unsettling science fiction comedy, a woman named Joanna Eberhart moves with her husband to a picturesque and seemingly perfect suburb called Stepford. Although she initially feels excited about her new life, she soon begins to notice that the women in the neighborhood are excessively submissive and obsessed with being the perfect wife. With their lives marked by perfection and servility, these individuals seem to have left behind all originality and personal aspirations.
Joanna, portrayed by Nicole Kidman, begins to suspect that there is something sinister behind the apparent harmony of Stepford. As she delves deeper into the lives of her neighbors, she realizes that many of them are not who they seem; their personalities have been replaced by an idealized version that reflects their husbands' desires. Desperate to uncover the truth, Joanna joins a group of women who also distrust the strange atmosphere of the place. Together, they begin to unearth the dark secret behind the creation of these perfect wives.
The film blends humor and psychological horror, raising questions about the role of women in contemporary society and the expectations imposed within marriage. With surprising twists and a biting critique of gender stereotypes, the story becomes a chilling journey into the search for identity and liberation.