The Preacher's Wife
“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.
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Can I watch The Preacher's Wife in United States? Yes — you can stream The Preacher's Wife in United States on MGM Plus, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | MGM Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total | — |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Preacher's Wife
The Preacher's Wife is a 1996 English-language family, fantasy and drama film directed by Penny Marshall. The cast is led by Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston, Courtney B. Vance. It has a runtime of 2h 3m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on MGM Plus.
The Preacher's Wife was produced by Touchstone Pictures, Mundy Lane Entertainment, and Parkway Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on December 13, 1996, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $40 million, it went on to gross $48 million worldwide.
- Director
- Penny Marshall
- Writers
- Nat Mauldin, Allan Scott
- Release date
- December 13, 1996
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $40 million
- Box office
- $48 million
- Production
- Touchstone Pictures, Mundy Lane Entertainment, Parkway Productions
The Preacher's Wife cast & crew
The Preacher's Wife was directed by Penny Marshall and written by Nat Mauldin and Allan Scott.
The cast features 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, and Loretta Devine as Beverly.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hans Zimmer, cinematography is by Miroslav Ondříček, and it was produced by Elliot Abbott and Samuel Goldwyn Jr..
Is The Preacher's Wife worth watching?
The Preacher's Wife holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 269 ratings, a more divisive family films.
At 2h 3m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy family, fantasy, and drama, The Preacher's Wife is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Preacher's Wife
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Cast of The Preacher's Wife
Denzel Washington
Dudley
Whitney Houston
Julia Biggs
Courtney B. Vance
Reverend Henry Biggs
Gregory Hines
Joe Hamilton
Jenifer Lewis
Margueritte Coleman
Loretta Devine
Beverly
Paul Bates
Saul Jeffreys
Justin Pierre Edmund
Jeremiah Biggs
Lionel Richie
Britsloe
Victor Williams
Robbie
Shari Headley
Arlene Chattan
Marcella Lowery
Anna Eldridge
The Preacher's Wife — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Preacher's Wife in United States?
The Preacher's Wife is streaming on MGM Plus in United States.
▸Is The Preacher's Wife on MGM Plus?
Yes — The Preacher's Wife is currently available on MGM Plus in United States.
▸What language is The Preacher's Wife in?
The Preacher's Wife is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Hausa, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Preacher's Wife?
The Preacher's Wife runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
▸What is The Preacher's Wife rated?
The Preacher's Wife is rated PG. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 269 ratings.
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