The Butcher's Wife(1991)
She's a psychic who's turning New Yorkers into lovers. Obviously, she's from out of town.
The Butcher's Wife Synopsis
A clairvoyant woman thinks that she's met her future husband because she's seen him in a dream. They marry and he takes her back to his butcher shop in New York city, where her powers tend to influence everyone she meets while working in the shop. Through her advice, she helps others and eventually finds the true man of her dreams.
The Butcher's Wife (1991) is a fantasy, comedy and romance film directed by Terry Hughes, released on October 25, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Demi Moore, Jeff Daniels, George Dzundza and Mary Steenburgen. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 185 ratings.
- Director:
- Terry Hughes
- Writers:
- Ezra Litwak, Marjorie Schwartz
- Producers:
- Lauren Lloyd, Wallis Nicita
- Cinematographer:
- Frank Tidy
- Composer:
- Michael Gore
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures
- Revenue:
- $9,689,816
- Status:
- Released
The Butcher's Wife (1991) Trailer
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The Butcher's Wife - Trailer
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Demi Moore Shows Off Her Psychic Powers
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The Butcher's Wife Cast & Crew
Main cast
Demi Moore
as Marina Lemke
Jeff Daniels
as Dr. Alex Tremor
George Dzundza
as Leo Lemke
Mary Steenburgen
as Stella Keefover
Frances McDormand
as Grace
Margaret Colin
as Robyn Graves
Max Perlich
as Eugene
Miriam Margolyes
as Gina
Helen Hanft
as Molly
Christopher Durang
as Mr. Iddle
Luis Ávalos
as Luis
Elizabeth Lawrence
as Grammy D'arbo
Key crew
Directed by Terry Hughes, written by Ezra Litwak and Marjorie Schwartz, produced by Lauren Lloyd and Wallis Nicita.
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The Butcher's Wife Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 185 ratings.
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The Butcher's Wife – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Butcher's Wife online?
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The Butcher's Wife (1991) is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Butcher's Wife?
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The main cast of The Butcher's Wife (1991) includes Demi Moore, Jeff Daniels, George Dzundza, Mary Steenburgen and Frances McDormand. The film was directed by Terry Hughes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Butcher's Wife released?
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The Butcher's Wife was released on October 25, 1991 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is The Butcher's Wife worth watching?
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The Butcher's Wife (1991) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 185 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Butcher's Wife?
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