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The Bishop's Wife

1947, English. Directed by Henry Koster.

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An Episcopal Bishop, Henry Brougham, has been working for months on the plans for an elaborate new cathedral which he hopes will be paid for primarily by a wealthy, stubborn widow. He is losing sight of his family and of why he became a churchman in the first place. Enter Dudley, an angel sent to help him. Dudley does help everyone he meets, but not necessarily in the way they would have preferred. With the exception of Henry, everyone loves him, but Henry begins to believe that Dudley is there to replace him, both at work and in his family's affections, as Christmas approaches.

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Runtime
1h 49m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
NR

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The Bishop's Wife is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.

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Released
25 December 1947
Country
United States of America
Written by
Robert E. Sherwood, Leonardo Bercovici
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Is The Bishop's Wife worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 294 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Bishop's Wife?

The Bishop's Wife runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).

Does The Bishop's Wife have a post-credits scene?

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The Bishop's Wife parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The Bishop's Wife is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is The Bishop's Wife on?

The Bishop's Wife is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Bishop's Wife?

If you liked The Bishop's Wife, try It's a Wonderful Life, How Sarah Got Her Wings, Scrooge.

Who directed The Bishop's Wife?

The Bishop's Wife (1947) was directed by Henry Koster and stars Cary Grant, Loretta Young, David Niven.

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