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The Preacher's Wife (1996)

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Reviews Counted: 36

Fresh: 21

Rotten:15

Average Rating: 5.7/10

Runtime: 2 hrs 4 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: In this updating of 1947's THE BISHOP'S WIFE, a Baptist preacher unknowingly pays too much attention to his congregation, and not enough to his dedicated wife and son. Enter Dudley, a flirtatious,... In this updating of 1947's THE BISHOP'S WIFE, a Baptist preacher unknowingly pays too much attention to his congregation, and not enough to his dedicated wife and son. Enter Dudley, a flirtatious, sharp-dressed angel, to help the couple build a new church and, not incidentally, reignite their marriage. Academy Award Nominations: Best Original Musical or Comedy Score. [More]

Starring: Whitney Houston, Denzel Washington, Courtney B. Vance, Jenifer Lewis

Starring: Whitney Houston, Denzel Washington, Courtney B. Vance, Jenifer Lewis, Loretta Devine, Justin Pierre Edmund, Gregory Hines

Director: Penny Marshall

Director: Penny Marshall

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Aug 13, 2002

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  • Starring Academy Award(R)-winner Denzel Washington (Best Actor, TRAINING DAY, 2001) and multi-talented Whitney Houston (WAITING TO EXHALE), here's a delightful romantic comedy to send spirits soaring! Washington plays a charming angel named Dudley who's sent to earth to help a young minister (Courtney B. Vance -- DANGEROUS MINDS) and his beautiful wife (Houston) revive their marriage! But things take a hilarious twist when Dudley accidentally falls in love with the preacher's wife. From director Penny Marshall (A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN) and featuring screen favorite Gregory Hines (RENAISSANCE MAN), this critically acclaimed comedy hit also showcases nine dynamic songs by Grammy Award-winner Houston, including the Top 10 hit "I Believe In You And Me."
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    06/24/06
    Derek Adams
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    Definitely not Denzel Washington's finest hour.

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    John Wirt
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    Tony Toscano
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    Generally pleasant and unobjectionable, if not rather bland.

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    Greg Muskewitz
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    Leonard Schwarz
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    05/20/03
    Stephen Holden
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    Lukewarm update of the superior "Bishop's Wife."

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    Jam! Movies

    There are many good reasons for going to see The Preacher's Wife.

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    Esther Iverem
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    09/13/02
    Jack Garner
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    Reminds us to cherish the ones we love for they are the presence of God in our lives.

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    08/28/02
    Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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