The Butcher's Wife (1991)
Average Rating: 3.5/10
Reviews Counted: 14
Fresh: 3 | Rotten: 11
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Critic Reviews: 3
Fresh: 0 | Rotten: 3
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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Demi moves into George's blue-collar neighborhood, where she successfully commisserates with such eccentrics as withdrawn teenager Max Perlich, frustrated singer Mary Steenburgen,
Oct 25, 1991 Wide
Oct 23, 2001
Paramount Home Video
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Cast
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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 -
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All Critics (21) | Top Critics (9) | Fresh (3) | Rotten (11) | DVD (4)
Brushing your teeth is more fun
One of the reasons we don't miss Demi.
Unfortunately happens to star Demi Moore.
Sappy, insincere and really quite boring.
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.
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