The Butcher's Wife (1991)

21% of critics liked it
(14 reviews)
30% of users liked it
(7,407 ratings)

As a clairvoyant, Demi Moore awaits signs from beyond that her true love, whomever he may be, is waiting for her, somewhere. When New York butcher George Dzundza shows up on the tiny North Carolina island where Demi lives, she is convinced that he is the man predestined to be her husband. After the… More As a clairvoyant, Demi Moore awaits signs from beyond that her true love, whomever he may be, is waiting for her, somewhere. When New York butcher George Dzundza shows up on the tiny North Carolina island where Demi lives, she is convinced that he is the man predestined to be her husband. After the wedding, Demi moves into George's blue-collar neighborhood, where she successfully commisserates with such eccentrics as withdrawn teenager Max Perlich, frustrated singer Mary Steenburgen, unlucky-in-love actress Margaret Colin, over-analytical psychiatrist Jeff Daniels, and lesbian Frances McDormand. As Demi helpfully tries to chart the destinies of her new friends, she fails to notice that Dzundza is falling in love with Steenburgen. Though there are many traumatic detours along the way, Demi's psychic talents have very positive effects on at least one of the characters. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG-13, 1 hr. 47 min.
Directed By: Terry Hughes
Genres: Romance, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy

In Theaters: Oct 25, 1991 Wide
On DVD: Oct 23, 2001
Studio: Paramount Home Video

Critic Reviews

Clint Morris, Moviehole
Brushing your teeth is more fun
Victoria Alexander, FilmsInReview.com
One of the reasons we don't miss Demi.
Gregory Weinkauf, New Times
Unfortunately happens to star Demi Moore.
Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Sappy, insincere and really quite boring.
Jon Lap, Apollo Guide
The first half of the film is dreadfully contrived and artificial, from the uneven acting to the stereotype-filled script, to the aforementioned set and production design.

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Cast

            Demi Moore as Marina

            Jeff Daniels as Alex

            George Dzundza as Leo

            Mary Steenburgen as Stella

            Frances McDormand as Grace

            Margaret Colin as Robyn

            Max Perlich as Eugene

            Miriam Margolyes as Gina

            Christopher Durang as Mr. Liddle

            Luis Avalos as Luis

            Scott Thompson Baker as Fire Eater

            Thomas Mikal Ford as Transvestite

            Ken Fritz as Street Sweeper

            Helen Hanft as Molly

            Sara Noel Herring as Young Marina

            Ed Kenney as Uncle Chauncy

            Stephanie Lawrence as Choir Student

            Elizabeth Lawrence as Grammy D'Arbo

            Carol Lombard Kids as Church Choir

            Sam Menning as Doorman

            Cameron Milzer as Customer

            Barry Neikrug as Bicyclist

            Diane Salinger as Trendoid

            Steve Love as Skater in the Park

            Chuck Pierce as Beau

            Frank Tidy
            
            Gail Levin
            
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