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The Preacher's Wife

“They needed help. What they got was a miracle.”

5.819962h 3mFamilyFantasyDrama
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The Preacher's Wife is a 1996 family and fantasy film, running 2h 3m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: U in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Disney Plus.

U age rating2h 3mFamilyFantasy

Rated U in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1996-12-13
Runtime
2h 3m
Genres
Family, Fantasy, Drama, Comedy
Director
Penny Marshall
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
5.8 / 10 · 268 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

14 names
Denzel WashingtonDudley
Whitney HoustonJulia Biggs
Courtney B. VanceReverend Henry Biggs
Gregory HinesJoe Hamilton
Jenifer LewisMargueritte Coleman
Loretta DevineBeverly
Paul BatesSaul Jeffreys
Justin Pierre EdmundJeremiah Biggs
Lionel RichieBritsloe
Victor WilliamsRobbie
Shari HeadleyArlene Chattan
Marcella LoweryAnna Eldridge
Cissy HoustonMrs. Havergal
Charlotte d'AmboiseDebbie Paige

Questions about The Preacher's Wife

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Where can I watch The Preacher's Wife in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, The Preacher's Wife is listed on Disney Plus. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is The Preacher's Wife suitable for children?

The Preacher's Wife is rated U in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

Is The Preacher's Wife on PelisPlus UK?

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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 church is coming under threat from property developer Joe Hamilton. In desperation, Biggs prays to God for help – which…

How long is The Preacher's Wife?

The Preacher's Wife runs for 2h 3m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

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