Holy Matrimony

1994

Holy Matrimony (1994)

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The plot line of this Disney family comedy makes it sound a whole lot more sleazy than it really is. Sexy blond Havana and her boyfriend Peter are on the lam after robbing a carnival. They run to a Hutterite colony in Canada. This is where Peter grew up and he is given a warm welcome. Havana because of her trashy looks and worldly ways is treated with suspicion until Peter convinces them that she is his fiance and wants to convert. They marry and Havana does her best to adhere to their customs. She gives up make-up, cigarettes, TV, and tries to be submissive to her man. Part of her devotion has to do with the fact that Peter hid the money and she doesn't know where it is. But after Peter is killed in a car accident she decides to stay and try to fit in. Quoting the Bible, she invokes the Hutterite custom of marrying the brother of the deceased. The trouble is, Zeke is only 12-years old and is not thrilled at the prospect of marrying anyone. The marriage is, of course, chaste. In time, Havana finds herself becoming as a big sister to the boy. She eventually leaves when a shady FBI agent picks up her trail.

Cast

Patricia Arquette
as Havana
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
as Zeke
Armin Mueller-Stahl
as Wilhelm
Tate Donovan
as Peter
John Schuck
as Markowski
Lois Smith
as Orna
Courtney B. Vance
as Cooper
Jeffrey Nordling
as Link
Richard Riehle
as Mr. Greeson
Mary Pat Gleason
as Female Officer
Alaine Byrne
as Bar Woman
Dan Cossolini
as Bartender
Lori Alan
as Cleopatra
Betty King
as Wife
Jess Schwidde
as Samuel
Frank Novak
as Teacher
Art Weber
as Elder
Ted Hoff
as Elder
Wes Ries
as Elder
Chuck Bucher
as Elder
Myron A. Wheeler
as Elder
Bubba Smith
as Hutterite Boy
Keith Cron
as Hutterite Boy
John Hagen
as Hutterite Boy
Grace Poole
as Hutterite Girl
Kristy Yetter
as Hutterite Girl
Jim Gretch
as Hutterite Man
Charlie Lone Wolf
as Hutterite Man
Patti Sweeney
as Hutterite Woman
Doreen Daniels
as Hutterite Woman
Gail Holzeimer
as Hutterite Woman
Sonja Eli
as Hutterite Woman
Shainah Novis
as Hutterite Woman
Sonja Drinkwalter
as Hutterite Woman
Marilyn Schneider
as Hutterite Woman
Sheryl Mott
as Hutterite Unmarried Young Lady
Vanessa Picard
as Hutterite Unmarried Young Lady
Edward L. King
as Husband
Alan Blumenfeld
as Married Man
Dusty Lewis
as Man
Rusty Pegar
as Money Man
Shannon Everts
as News Reporter
John Goldes
as 1st Older Boy
Bret Peterson
as 2nd Older Boy
Ray Monney
as Pitchman
Paul Talley
as 1st Security Guard
Cassie Buchanan
as Tracy
Bill Nevins
as Tracy's Diner Man
Penny Redeau
as Tracy's Diner Woman
Don Mogensen
as 2nd Tracy's Diner Man
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Critic Reviews for Holy Matrimony

All Critics (4)

...a hopelessly misguided comedy that just never manages to find its footing...

Jun 17, 2015 | Rating: 1/4 | Full Review…
Reel Film Reviews

A total embarrassment; not Nimoy's best work behind the camera.

Oct 19, 2004 | Rating: 0/5
Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
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Audience Reviews for Holy Matrimony

Well-intentioned comedy has a moral and some good performances, but a formulaic chase story keeps it mired in mediocrity. This leads to all sorts of rarely hilarious complications.

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