The Preacher's Wife
They needed help. What they got was a miracle.
19962h 3m5.8(259 votes)
FamilyFantasyDramaComedyRomance
Synopsis
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…
The Preacher's Wife (1996) is a family, fantasy, drama, comedy, and romance film directed by Penny Marshall. It stars Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston, and Courtney B. Vance. The film runs for 2 hours 3 minutes. Audiences have made it a mixed pick, with an average score of 5.8 out of 10 from 259 votes.
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Cast
Denzel Washington
Dudley
Whitney Houston
Julia Biggs
Courtney B. Vance
Reverend Henry Biggs
Gregory Hines
Joe Hamilton
Jenifer Lewis
Margueritte Coleman
Loretta Devine
Beverly
Paul Bates
Saul Jeffreys
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Who stars in The Preacher's Wife?
The Preacher's Wife stars Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston, Courtney B. Vance, and Gregory Hines, and was directed by Penny Marshall.
How long is The Preacher's Wife?
The Preacher's Wife has a runtime of 2 hours 3 minutes.
When did The Preacher's Wife come out?
The Preacher's Wife was released in 1996.
What genre is The Preacher's Wife?
The Preacher's Wife is a family, fantasy, drama, comedy, and romance film.
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The Preacher's Wife holds an average audience score of 5.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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