The Preacher's Wife
1996, English. Directed by Penny Marshall.
They needed help. What they got was a miracle.
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 for help – which arrives in the form of an angel named Dudley.
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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YouTubeCast & crew
- Penny MarshallDirector
- Denzel WashingtonDudley
- Whitney HoustonJulia Biggs
- Courtney B. VanceReverend Henry Biggs
- Gregory HinesJoe Hamilton
- Jenifer LewisMargueritte Coleman
- Loretta DevineBeverly
- Paul BatesSaul Jeffreys
- Justin Pierre EdmundJeremiah Biggs
- Lionel RichieBritsloe
- Victor WilliamsRobbie
- Shari HeadleyArlene Chattan
- Marcella LoweryAnna Eldridge
Details
- Released
- 13 December 1996
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Nat Mauldin, Allan Scott
- Budget
- $40M
- Box office
- $48M
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The Preacher's Wife: quick answers
Is The Preacher's Wife worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 268 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Preacher's Wife?
The Preacher's Wife runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Does The Preacher's Wife have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Preacher's Wife. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Preacher's Wife parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Preacher's Wife is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Preacher's Wife on?
The Preacher's Wife isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Preacher's Wife?
If you liked The Preacher's Wife, try What if..., Made in Heaven, The Family Man.
Who directed The Preacher's Wife?
The Preacher's Wife (1996) was directed by Penny Marshall and stars Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston, Courtney B. Vance.