So I Married an Axe Murderer

1993, Comedy, 1h 33m

38 Reviews 100,000+ Ratings

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So I Married an Axe Murderer is a unique rom-com with moments of heart and hilarity -- even if they're all too scattered to cohere into a consistent whole. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Just after a bad breakup, Charlie MacKenzie (Mike Myers) falls for lovely butcher Harriet Michaels (Nancy Travis) and introduces her to his parents. But, as voracious consumers of sensational tabloids, his parents soon come to suspect that Harriet is actually a notorious serial killer -- "Mrs. X" -- wanted in connection with a string of bizarre honeymoon killings. Thinking his parents foolish, Charlie proposes to Harriet. But while on his honeymoon with her, he begins to fear they were right.
  • Rating:
    PG-13
  • Genre:
    Comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Thomas Schlamme
  • Producer:
    Robert N. Fried, Cary Woods
  • Writer:
    Robbie Fox
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $9.0M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Columbia Home Video, TriStar Pictures
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround

Cast & Crew

Mike Myers
Charlie Mackenzie, Stuart Mackenzie
Nancy Travis
Harriet Michaels
Anthony LaPaglia
Tony Giardino
Amanda Plummer
Rose Michaels
Brenda Fricker
May Mackenzie
Debi Mazar
Susan, Tony's Girlfriend
Matt Doherty
Willie Mackenzie
Charles Grodin
Commandeered Driver
Thomas Schlamme
Director
Robbie Fox
Screenwriter
Robert N. Fried
Producer
Cary Woods
Producer
Bernard Williams
Executive Producer
Bruce Broughton
Original Music
Suede
Original Music
Julio Macat
Cinematographer
Colleen Halsey
Film Editing
Richard Halsey
Film Editing
Mindy Marin
Casting
John Graysmark
Production Design
Michael Rizzo
Art Director
Peg Cummings
Set Decoration
Jim Poynter
Set Decoration
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Critic Reviews for So I Married an Axe Murderer

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Audience Reviews for So I Married an Axe Murderer

  • Apr 06, 2021
    The central romance isn't all that convincing but I appreciate all of the weird elements (Myers' dual performance, the great cameos, etc.)
    Alec B Super Reviewer
  • Oct 16, 2019
    Great cast and a film that is not as bad as memory would serve. This is a harmless romantic comedy that is Myers dialled up to 11. The two part role for Myers is perfect and would pave the way for the Austin Powers roles later in his career. The is not perfect, but as a 90s film that could never exist today, it's quite good. It's interesting to see all the supporting cast joining the film to work with Myers, times were so different. The film is flawed, but overall it serves its fun purpose. 14/10/2019
    Brendan N Super Reviewer
  • Jul 01, 2012
    Not typically funny, storyline was ultra unoriginal, totally expected what's going to happen in the first 30 minutes. It was just not funny at all, the jokes are stupid and dry, transitions was great, if only the film could be developed a bit more instead of having a bunch of unlike-able characters
    Sylvester K Super Reviewer
  • Apr 14, 2009
    One of my all time favorite movies. You have Charlie (played by Mike Myers) and he is a commit-a-phobe. He alwas finds reasons to get rid of women. This is a typical sarcastic tongue in cheek style humor that made Mike famous. It's down home appeal mixed with its funny off the cuff remarks makes it extremely memorable with scenes well punctuated by a great alternative soundtrack.
    Aurelius D Super Reviewer
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