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The Butcher's Wife (1991)

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As a clairvoyant, Demi Moore awaits signs from beyond that her true love, whomever he may be, is waiting for her, somewhere. When New York butcher George Dzundza shows up on the tiny North Carolina island where Demi lives, she is convinced that he is the man predestined to be her husband. After the wedding, Demi moves into George's blue-collar neighborhood, where she successfully commisserates with such eccentrics as withdrawn teenager Max Perlich, frustrated singer Mary Steenburgen,

PG-13, 1 hr. 47 min.

Romance, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy

Directed By: Terry Hughes

In Theaters: Oct 25, 1991 Wide

On DVD: Oct 23, 2001

Paramount Home Video

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Cast

Demi Moore
Marina
Jeff Daniels
Alex
George Dzundza
Leo
Mary Steenburgen
Stella
Frances McDormand
Grace
Margaret Colin
Robyn
Max Perlich
Eugene
Miriam Margolyes
Gina
Christopher Durang
Mr. Liddle
Luis Avalos
Luis
Scott Thompson Baker
Fire Eater
Thomas Mikal Ford
Transvestite
Ken Fritz
Street Sweeper
Helen Hanft
Molly
Sara Noel Herring
Young Marina
Ed Kenney
Uncle Chauncy
Stephanie Lawrence
Choir Student
Elizabeth Lawrence
Grammy D'Arbo
Carol Lombard Kids
Church Choir
Sam Menning
Doorman
Cameron Milzer
Customer
Barry Neikrug
Bicyclist
Diane Salinger
Trendoid
Steve Love
Skater in the Park
Chuck Pierce
Beau
Frank Tidy
Gail Levin

Critic Reviews for The Butcher's Wife

All Critics (21) | Top Critics (8) | Fresh (3) | Rotten (11) | DVD (4)

Brushing your teeth is more fun

March 11, 2006 Comment

Clint Morris

Moviehole

One of the reasons we don't miss Demi.

September 6, 2004 Comment

Victoria Alexander

FilmsInReview.com

Unfortunately happens to star Demi Moore.

February 4, 2004 Comment

Gregory Weinkauf

New Times

Sappy, insincere and really quite boring.

July 26, 2002 Comment

Scott Weinberg

eFilmCritic.com

The first half of the film is dreadfully contrived and artificial, from the uneven acting to the stereotype-filled script, to the aforementioned set and production design.

November 17, 2001 Full Review Source: Apollo Guide