The term has transcended the book and film to become a common English idiom. It is used to describe a woman who appears overly submissive, "perfect" to a fault, or someone who seems to be acting in a robotic, conformist manner. Adaptations

The wives are literally turned into products—designed to be beautiful, efficient, and silent. Cultural Impact The Stepford Wives

A high-budget remake starring Nicole Kidman. This version took a more comedic, "campy" approach, which received mixed reviews for softening the original’s dark message. Why It Still Matters The term has transcended the book and film