The Preacher's Wife
- Family
- Fantasy
- Drama
- Comedy
- Romance
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.
The Preacher's Wife is a 1996 family fantasy-comedy about a reverend whose prayers for help are answered by an angel named Dudley, who intervenes in both his struggling marriage and his church's fight against a greedy developer. This heartwarming drama blends romance, humor, and faith-based themes in a feel-good holiday classic. The film has been available since its theatrical release in December 1996.
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Wide release in United States · Rated PG
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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
Cissy HoustonMrs. Havergal
Charlotte d'AmboiseDebbie Paige
Helmar Augustus CooperJohnson Keeley
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When was The Preacher's Wife released?
The film was released on December 13, 1996.
What is The Preacher's Wife about?
Reverend Henry Biggs struggles with his failing marriage to Julia while trying to help his deprived neighborhood and protect his church from a property developer. When he prays for help, an angel named Dudley arrives to transform his life and relationships.
Where can I watch The Preacher's Wife?
As a 1996 theatrical release, The Preacher's Wife is available on various streaming platforms and digital rental services; check your local streaming providers for current availability.
What genres does The Preacher's Wife include?
The film combines family, fantasy, drama, comedy, and romance elements.
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