She-Devil

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She-Devil

PG-13

1989

1h 39m

Comedy

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Housewife and mother Ruth Patchett (Roseanne Barr), an overweight and unkempt woman, can seem to do nothing to make her husband, Bob (Ed Begley Jr.), happy. When he becomes embroiled in an affair with romance novelist Mary Fisher (Meryl Streep), Patchett does all she can to ignore it until Bob finally leaves her for Fisher. Bent on revenge, Patchett begins an intricate undertaking that will lead to the destruction of all that Bob holds dear -- and she also has plans for Fisher while she's at it.

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Variety Staff

Variety

01/11/2018

The casting is a real coup, with Barr going her everywoman TV persona one better by breaking the big screen heroine mold, and Streep blowing away any notion that she can't be funny.

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

01/01/2000

3/4

Barr demonstrates that there is a core of reality inside her TV persona, a core of identifiable human feelings like jealousy and pride, and they provide a sound foundation for her comic acting.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

09/23/2023

2.5/4

...a mostly watchable yet thoroughly erratic comedy...

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Kristin Battestella

InSession Film

07/25/2023

Roseanne Barr’s ugly and unloved housewife Ruth reads romance novels and dreams of making herself as beautiful as enchanting author Meryl Streep in this witty 1989 revenge tale.

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Eve Tushnet

Patheos

05/24/2023

A lot of the choices, from Streep’s acting to her pink-princess mansion, seem like they’re aiming for camp but don’t go hard enough.

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Candace Wiggins

Southern Voice (Atlanta)

05/09/2023

3/4

Worth seeing, but don't expect a screamingly funny film.

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cyborgspfc d

@RT01656783 Nov 9

Um filme pensado como "trash"; mas produzido como "campeão de bilheteria". Subestimado e destratado tanto pelo público quanto pela crítica, devolveu em bilheteria o seu custo de produção; e a performance de Meryl Streep foi indicada ao Globo de Ouro. Esse é um filme para os que gostam da "jornada da catarse": a vingança construída em paciência e etapas; e atrelando humor ao caminho. Recomendo. (A film conceived as "trash" but produced as a "blockbuster." Underestimated and mistreated by both audiences and critics, it recouped its production costs at the box office; and Meryl Streep's performance earned her a Golden Globe nomination. This is a film for those who enjoy the "journey of catharsis": revenge built with patience and stages, and incorporating humor along the way. I recommend it.)

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Devin B

@RT12476033 Oct 5

Funny throughout with great acting!

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thiago s

@Thiagostone Sep 29

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom, e a rosseane barr é fraca com protagonista

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Gordon H

@RT61410007 Aug 6

Under-rated re-imagining of the British drama series "LIFE AND LOVES OF A SHE-DEVIL"(a must-see if you can find it). Wonderful cast! I've seen it several times.

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Athena W

@RT24911762 05/04/2025

This movie came out when I was in middle school. 36 years ago. It has aged well and is one of my favorite movies now. I love the look, the design, last days of movies made on actual film and very well done. Love all the characters. The comedic timing of everyone in this movie is perfect, well directed and an excellent story. One of the best uses of music in a film to accentuate the devilish mood and comedic moments. I don't understand why the main character of this movie, Roseanne Barr, isn't at the top of the cast list on this site. It's disgraceful and disrespectful.

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Angel G

@RT38019467 03/12/2025

It's a great movie and my favorite movie it's a movie I don't mind watching over and over again. I often don't like seeing movies I've already seen I find them boring but She-Devil I'll definitely watch again!!!

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Susan Seidelman

Director

Meryl Streep

Mary Fisher

Roseanne Barr

Ruth Patchett

Ed Begley Jr.

Bob

Linda Hunt

Hooper

Sylvia Miles

Mrs. Fisher

She-Devil: Official Clip - The New Novel

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She-Devil: Official Clip - Court Hearing

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She-Devil: Official Clip - Sad Mary Fisher

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She-Devil: Official Clip - Four Assets, One Liability

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She-Devil: Official Clip - The Kids' New Home

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She-Devil: Official Clip - Mary's Research

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She-Devil: Official Clip - Dinner Disaster

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She-Devil: Official Clip - Ruth's Exit

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She-Devil: Official Clip - Olivia Honey

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She-Devil: Official Clip - Taking Back Control

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Synopsis

Housewife and mother Ruth Patchett (Roseanne Barr), an overweight and unkempt woman, can seem to do nothing to make her husband, Bob (Ed Begley Jr.), happy. When he becomes embroiled in an affair with romance novelist Mary Fisher (Meryl Streep), Patchett does all she can to ignore it until Bob finally leaves her for Fisher. Bent on revenge, Patchett begins an intricate undertaking that will lead to the destruction of all that Bob holds dear -- and she also has plans for Fisher while she's at it.

Director: Susan Seidelman
Producer: Jonathan Brett, Susan Seidelman
Screenwriter: Fay Weldon, Barry Strugatz, Mark R. Burns
Distributor: Orion Pictures, 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Orion Pictures Corporation
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 8, 1989, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 16, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $12.8M
Runtime: 1h 39m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SR