"Stepford Wives" (2004) is a science fiction comedy film directed by Frank Oz. It is a remake of the 1975 film of the same name, which is based on the novel by Ira Levin. The story follows Joanna Eberhart, played by Nicole Kidman, who moves to the seemingly perfect suburban town of Stepford, Connecticut, with her husband, Walter. As Joanna settles in, she discovers that the women in Stepford are unnaturally submissive and perfect homemakers. She begins to suspect that something sinister is happening, leading her to investigate the town's secrets. The film explores themes of gender roles and societal expectations.