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She-Devil (1989)

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Movie Info

Susan Seidelman directed this loose adaptation of Fay Weldon's novel The Life and Loves of a She-Devil concerning the extreme revenge exacted by a dumpy housewife on her philandering husband. Mary Fisher (Meryl Streep) is a best-selling romance novelist of the manner of Danielle Steel or Jackie Collins. One night at a glamorous dinner party, Ruth (Roseanne Barr), the frumpy housewife of Bob (Ed Begley Jr.), accidentally spills wine over Mary's pink evening gown. Bob rushes to Mary's assistance,

PG-13, 1 hr. 40 min.

Comedy

Directed By: Susan Seidelman

In Theaters: Dec 8, 1989 Wide

On DVD: Oct 2, 2001

20th Century Fox

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Cast

Meryl Streep
Mary Fisher
Roseanne
Ruth Patchett
Roseanne Barr
Ruth Patchett
Ed Begley Jr
Bob Pachett
Linda Hunt
Hooper
Sylvia Miles
Mrs. Fisher
Elizabeth Peters
Nicolette Patchett
Brian Larkin
Andy Patchett
A Martinez
Garcia the Butler
Cynthia Adler
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Nitchie Barrett
Bob's Secretary
Doris Belack
Paula
Fred Bond
Apollo
Lori Tan Chinn
Vesta Rose Woman
June Gable
Realtor
Jack Gilpin
Larry
Clifton James
George Kodisch
Court Officer
Robin Leach
Himself
Larry Marshall
Guggenheim Party Guest
Max
Fuzzy
George McDaniel
The Tiger
Joe Pentangelo
Detective
Maria Pitillo
Olivia Honey
Steven Prince
Sally Jessy Raphael
Herself
Albert Roscoe
Maurice Taylor
Deborah Rush
"People" Reporter
R. Patrick Sullivan
Susan Willis
Ute
Mary Louise Wilson
Mrs. Trumper
Mack Brandon
Mack Brandon Duo
Rosanna Carter
Judge Brown
Cerius & Cinderella
Juliette
Sandra Fine
Roslyn Artists String Q...
Will Ford
Mack Brandon Duo
Herbie
Himself
Alain Jarry
Alain
Jeanine Joyce
Flower Lady
Christopher Collins Lee
Roslyn Artists String Q...
Manny Olmo
Cook
Scott Wyatt Rawls
Roslyn Artists String Q...
John Richard Reynolds
Bookstore Customer
Julie Signitzer
Roslyn Artists String Q...
Sally Sockwell
Guggenheim Party Guest
Mark Steiner
Valet
George W.S. Trow
Douglas

Critic Reviews for She-Devil

All Critics (25) | Top Critics (6) | Fresh (7) | Rotten (10) | DVD (1)

Meryl Streep is divine in this misguided guilty pleasure

July 29, 2007 Comment

Neil Cohen

Echo Magazine Source: Echo Magazine

Misses the savage satire of Fay Weldon's novel.

November 11, 2005 Comment

Carol Cling

Las Vegas Review-Journal

Proof that Roseanne sold her soul for fame.

December 8, 2004 Comment

Kevin A. Ranson

MovieCrypt.com

A so-so entry in the knee-em-in-the-nuts genre.

July 7, 2004 Comment

Martin Scribbs

Low IQ Canadian Source: Low IQ Canadian

It absolutely doesn't work.

September 23, 2003 Comment

Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Just as big of a surprise that Streep and Barr are working together, is the fact that this is mildly entertaining.

July 10, 2003 Comment

Greg Muskewitz

eFilmCritic.com

A flop at the time of it's release, but actually a very good and funny female revenge fantasy from the seriously underrated director Susan Seidelman.

May 2, 2003 Comment

Blake Davis

KFOR Channel 4 News

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An enjoyable surprise, having expected this to be total trash. Meryl Streep played her role really well as the husband stealing, spoilt, Neurotic. This film would bring many a smile to anyone who could relate to the Woman Scorned scenario and the list and the cool demeanour of Ruth (Roseanne) was proof of Revenge being a dish best served cold.

November 17, 2006

Lady D'arbanville

Super Reviewer

Meryl Streep owns the Knowledge to play the roles of "Divas" or wannabe. However Roseanne was really funny in this Movie. The Part where she lives her house burning back was really funny.

December 11, 2009

Wahida K

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She-Devil Quotes

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1. Mary Fisher: I'm taking back control of my life, Bob!
– Submitted by Dejah S (5 months ago)

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