The Butcher's Wife (1991)
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21% of critics liked it
(14 reviews) -
29% of users liked it
(7,500 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Demi moves into George's blue-collar neighborhood, where she successfully commisserates with such eccentrics as withdrawn teenager Max Perlich, frustrated singer Mary Steenburgen, unlucky-in-love actress Margaret Colin, over-analytical psychiatrist Jeff Daniels, and lesbian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
- Directed By
- Terry Hughes
- Genres
- Romance, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy
PG-13,
- In Theaters
- Oct 25, 1991 Wide
- Studio
- Paramount Home Video
Critic Reviews
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Clint Morris, Moviehole
Brushing your teeth is more fun
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Victoria Alexander, FilmsInReview.com
One of the reasons we don't miss Demi.
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Gregory Weinkauf, New Times
Unfortunately happens to star Demi Moore.
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Scott Weinberg, eFilmCritic.com
Sappy, insincere and really quite boring.
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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
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Demi Moore
as Marina
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Jeff Daniels
as Alex
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George Dzundza
as Leo
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Mary Steenburgen
as Stella
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Frances McDormand
as Grace
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Margaret Colin
as Robyn
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Max Perlich
as Eugene
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Miriam Margolyes
as Gina
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Christopher Durang
as Mr. Liddle
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Luis Avalos
as Luis
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Scott Thompson Baker
as Fire Eater
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Thomas Mikal Ford
as Transvestite
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Ken Fritz
as Street Sweeper
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Helen Hanft
as Molly
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Sara Noel Herring
as Young Marina
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Ed Kenney
as Uncle Chauncy
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Stephanie Lawrence
as Choir Student
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Elizabeth Lawrence
as Grammy D'Arbo
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Carol Lombard Kids
as Church Choir
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Sam Menning
as Doorman
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Cameron Milzer
as Customer
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Barry Neikrug
as Bicyclist
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Diane Salinger
as Trendoid
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Steve Love
as Skater in the Park
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Chuck Pierce
as Beau
- Frank Tidy
- Gail Levin
