The Preacher's Wife
"They needed help. What they got was a miracle."
Originally released in 1996. The Preacher's Wife is a family/fantasy film. directed by Penny Marshall. With a runtime of 2h 3m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston, and Courtney B. Vance
Synopsis
Good-natured Reverend Henry Biggs finds that his marriage to choir mistress Julia is flagging, due to his constant absence caring for the deprived neighborhood they live in. On top of all this, his church is coming under threat from property developer Joe Hamilton. In desperation, Biggs prays to God for help – which arrives in the form of an angel named Dudley.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 13, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
2h 3m
123 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (246 votes)
Budget
$40M
Production budget
Box Office
$48.1M
1.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Denzel Washington
as Dudley
Whitney Houston
as Julia Biggs
Courtney B. Vance
as Reverend Henry Biggs
Gregory Hines
as Joe Hamilton
Jenifer Lewis
as Margueritte Coleman
Loretta Devine
as Beverly
Paul Bates
as Saul Jeffreys
Justin Pierre Edmund
as Jeremiah Biggs
Lionel Richie
as Britsloe
Victor Williams
as Robbie
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $40,000,000
- Revenue
- $48,100,000
Production Companies
- Touchstone Pictures
- Mundy Lane Entertainment
- Parkway Productions
- The Samuel Goldwyn Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Preacher's Wife about?
Good-natured Reverend Henry Biggs finds that his marriage to choir mistress Julia is flagging, due to his constant absence caring for the deprived neighborhood they live in. On top of all this, his...
Who directed The Preacher's Wife?
The Preacher's Wife was directed by Penny Marshall.
How long is The Preacher's Wife?
The Preacher's Wife has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
When was The Preacher's Wife released?
The Preacher's Wife was released on December 13, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Preacher's Wife?
The main cast of The Preacher's Wife includes Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston, Courtney B. Vance, Gregory Hines, Jenifer Lewis.
Is The Preacher's Wife worth watching?
The Preacher's Wife has a user rating of 5.8/10 based on 246 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.