The Butcher's Wife (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1991, The Butcher's Wife is a comedy, fantasy, romance and science fiction film directed by Terry Hughes, running about 107 minutes. “There's Magic In The Air.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A clairvoyant woman thinks that she's met her future husband because she's seen him in a dream. They marry and he takes her back to his butcher shop in New York city, where her powers tend to influence everyone she meets while working in the shop. Through her advice, she helps others and eventually finds the true man of her dreams.
Who’s in it. The Butcher's Wife stars Demi Moore as Marina Lemke, Jeff Daniels as Dr. Alex Tremor, George Dzundza as Leo Lemke and Mary Steenburgen as Stella Keefover, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Butcher's Wife has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Butcher's Wife page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Butcher's Wife tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Butcher's Wife (1991)?
- In US, The Butcher's Wife is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Butcher's Wife worth watching?
- The Butcher's Wife holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, romance and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Butcher's Wife?
- The Butcher's Wife stars Demi Moore, Jeff Daniels, George Dzundza, Mary Steenburgen and Frances McDormand.
- When was The Butcher's Wife released?
- The Butcher's Wife was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.