The Preacher's Wife (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1996, The Preacher's Wife is a comedy, fantasy, drama and family film directed by Penny Marshall, running about 123 minutes. “They needed help. What they got was a miracle.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Preacher's Wife stars Denzel Washington as Dudley, Whitney Houston as Julia Biggs, Courtney B. Vance as Reverend Henry Biggs and Gregory Hines as Joe Hamilton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Preacher's Wife has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $48.1M 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 Preacher's Wife page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Preacher's Wife tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Preacher's Wife (1996)?
- In US, The Preacher'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 Preacher's Wife worth watching?
- The Preacher's Wife holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Preacher's Wife?
- The Preacher's Wife stars Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston, Courtney B. Vance, Gregory Hines and Jenifer Lewis.
- When was The Preacher's Wife released?
- The Preacher's Wife was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.