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The Preacher's Wife

PG19962h 3mPenny Marshall
IMDb 5.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 60%

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"They needed help. What they got was a miracle."

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.

FamilyFantasyDramaComedyRomance
AngelChurch ChoirGospelReverendCrisis Of FaithWoman DirectorChristmas

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What is The Preacher's Wife (1996) 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 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.

Who stars in The Preacher's Wife?

The Preacher's Wife stars Denzel Washington (Dudley), Whitney Houston (Julia Biggs), Courtney B. Vance (Reverend Henry Biggs), Gregory Hines (Joe Hamilton), Jenifer Lewis (Margueritte Coleman). The film was directed by Penny Marshall.

How long is The Preacher's Wife?

The Preacher's Wife has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1996. It is rated PG.

Is The Preacher's Wife worth watching?

The Preacher's Wife holds an IMDb rating of 5.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 60. Fans of Family, Fantasy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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