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The Bishop's Wife succeeds thanks to the strength of winning performances from a stellar cast, which includes Cary Grant and Loretta Young.
All Critics (23) | Top Critics (7) | Fresh (19) | Rotten (4)
Whatever you make of the minor miracles performed along the way, there's no trouble believing that Cary would fall for Loretta or that anybody would fall for Cary. Jan 9, 2018 | Full Review…
Whatever you make of the minor miracles performed along the way, there's no trouble believing that Cary would fall for Loretta or that anybody would fall for Cary.
Walter Goodman
Grant's turn is thoroughly convincing because he himself appears to be having a terrific time: He's expansive, graceful, and seems always on the verge of chuckling with goodwill. Dec 4, 2012 | Rating: B+ | Full Review…
Grant's turn is thoroughly convincing because he himself appears to be having a terrific time: He's expansive, graceful, and seems always on the verge of chuckling with goodwill.
Caren Weiner Campbell
It is a big, slick production. The only thing it lacks is taste. Dec 8, 2008 | Full Review…
It is a big, slick production. The only thing it lacks is taste.
James Agee
There must be some excuse for this but I can't imagine what it is. Nov 27, 2007 | Full Review…
There must be some excuse for this but I can't imagine what it is.
Dave Kehr
While a fantasy, there are no fantastic heavenly manifestations. There's a humanness about the characters, even the angel, that beguiles full attention. Nov 27, 2007 | Full Review…
While a fantasy, there are no fantastic heavenly manifestations. There's a humanness about the characters, even the angel, that beguiles full attention.
Variety Staff
We cannot recommend you to a more delightful and appropriate Christmas show. Mar 25, 2006 | Full Review…
We cannot recommend you to a more delightful and appropriate Christmas show.
Bosley Crowther
The playing from all three stars is enjoyable and the festive setting allows Grant to trim a Christmas tree with the flick of a finger. Dec 10, 2014 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
The playing from all three stars is enjoyable and the festive setting allows Grant to trim a Christmas tree with the flick of a finger.
David Parkinson
A typically sanctimonious Hollywood Christmas fantasy that works mainly because of the charm of the performers. Dec 8, 2008 | Full Review…
A typically sanctimonious Hollywood Christmas fantasy that works mainly because of the charm of the performers.
Film4 Staff
Cary Grant's suave, charismatic angel is the main reason to see craftsman Koster's sentimental, verbose serio-comedy about a bishop (David Niven) struggling with marriage and funds for new church; A Christmas staple along with It's a Wonderful Life. Feb 12, 2008 | Rating: B- | Full Review…
Cary Grant's suave, charismatic angel is the main reason to see craftsman Koster's sentimental, verbose serio-comedy about a bishop (David Niven) struggling with marriage and funds for new church; A Christmas staple along with It's a Wonderful Life.
Emanuel Levy
A warm, sentimental comedy-fantasy. Nov 27, 2007 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
A warm, sentimental comedy-fantasy.
Its feel-good sentiment ends up drowning the film in saccharine. Jan 17, 2006 | Rating: 2.5/5
Its feel-good sentiment ends up drowning the film in saccharine.
Christopher Null
This is a decent enough movie, well worth a watch, but it falls short of being a true classic. Sep 30, 2005 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
This is a decent enough movie, well worth a watch, but it falls short of being a true classic.
Scott Nash
Simply put, this one is all about Grant's charm, no more, no less. There's a story here about an angel helping out a Catholic bishop in a bit of a fix right around Christmastime, but it hardly matters at all as the work either enjoys Grant while he's onscreen, or waits for him while he's off. The other characters only job is to look at him with their mouths agape when he's on, and all do this pretty darn well. The unsung highlight of the piece is a ice skating number in the middle. Still one of my favs from my youth.
Super Reviewer
Number 9 in the quest for 30, though netflix is making it harder by raising there rates. A lost and forgotten movie from long ago with an all star cast of Cary Grant, Loretta Young and David Niven. Cary Grant plays the angel Dudley who has come to earth to help a bishop in his dream of a church, along the way the bishop's wife played by Loretta Young falls in love with the angel. This is an excellent Christmas Film once again removed from TV play for its Christian Influence that was at one time instilled in all homes especially at Christmas. 5 Stars
Grant is an angel, now both literally and in this movie. How could you not like this movie? It's precious, I love it.
Adequate holiday inspirational with a great supporting cast and Cary Grant fine in the lead. David Niven and Loretta Young, who is seriously in need of a meal here, don't really connect as a couple. Still pleasant enough.
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