

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.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Where to watch The Bishop's Wife
The Bishop's Wife is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
Availability in India as of 13 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Henry KosterDirector
- Cary GrantDudley
- Loretta YoungJulia Brougham
- David NivenHenry Brougham
- Monty WoolleyProfessor Wutheridge
- James GleasonSylvester
- Gladys CooperMrs. Hamilton
- Elsa LanchesterMatilda
- Sara HadenMildred Cassaway
- Karolyn GrimesDebby Brougham
- Tito VuoloMaggenti
- Regis ToomeyMr. Miller
- Sarah EdwardsMrs. Duffy
Details
- Released
- 25 December 1947
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert E. Sherwood, Leonardo Bercovici
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The Bishop's Wife: quick answers
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?
None is listed for The Bishop's Wife. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
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.