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The Preacher's Wife

The Preacher's Wife

13th December 1996
2h 4m
Penny Marshall
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The Preacher's Wife is a Comedy Drama film released on 13th December 1996; Penny Marshall directed the film which stars Denzel Washington, Courtney B. Vance, and Loretta Devine. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $8,102,795 on its budget.

Plot

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, Rev. Biggs prays to God for help - and help arrives in the form of an angel named Dudley.

Cast (16)

Denzel Washington's profile
Denzel Washington
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 41
Courtney B. Vance's profile
Courtney B. Vance
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 35
Loretta Devine's profile
Loretta Devine
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 46
Jenifer Lewis's profile
Jenifer Lewis
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 38
Gregory Hines's profile
Gregory Hines
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 49
Paul Bates's profile
Paul Bates
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 37
Lionel Richie's profile
Lionel Richie
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 46
Marcella Lowery's profile
Marcella Lowery
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 49
Victor Williams's profile
Victor Williams
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 25
Whitney Houston's profile
Whitney Houston
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 32
Shari Headley's profile
Shari Headley
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 31
Cissy Houston
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 62
Charlotte d'Amboise's profile
Charlotte d'Amboise
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 31

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The Preacher's Wife FAQ

When was The Preacher's Wife released?

The Preacher's Wife was released 28 years ago, on Friday December 13th, 1996.

How much did The Preacher's Wife cost to make?

The budget was $40,000,000.

How much money did The Preacher's Wife make?

The worldwide revenue was $48,102,795.

Is The Preacher's Wife on Netflix?

No, The Preacher's Wife is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is The Preacher's Wife on Amazon Prime?

No, The Preacher's Wife is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is The Preacher's Wife on Disney Plus?

No, The Preacher's Wife is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States

The Preacher's Wife Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Age During Filming

6% 20-29
38% 30-39
31% 40-49
6% 60-69
19% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

44% Female
56% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

100% Unknown