Movie Details
- Status: Released
- Movie Tagline: They needed help. What they got was a miracle.
- Genres: Family, Fantasy, Drama, Comedy, Romance
- Release Date: 1996-12-13
- Runtime: 124.0 min
- Budget: $40.0 million
- Revenue: $48.1 million
- Production Companies: Touchstone Pictures, Mundy Lane Entertainment, Parkway Productions, Samuel Goldwyn Company
Cast & Crew
Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston, Courtney B. Vance, Gregory Hines, Jenifer Lewis, Loretta Devine, Paul Bates, Justin Pierre Edmund, Lionel Richie, Victor Williams, Shari Headley, Marcella Lowery, Cissy Houston, Charlotte d’Amboise, Helmar Augustus Cooper, Jernard Burks
Synopsis – What to Expect from “The Preacher’s Wife”
The Preacher’s Wife is a 1996 romantic comedy-drama starring Denzel Washington and Whitney Houston. The film follows the story of Reverend Henry Biggs (Washington), a small-town preacher in a struggling church, and his wife, Julia (Houston). Julia is feeling neglected and unappreciated in her marriage, and is considering leaving Henry.
Just when it seems like things can’t get any worse, an angel named Dudley (played by Courtney B. Vance) appears to help the couple out. He grants Henry three wishes to help him save his marriage and his church. Henry uses his wishes to bring back Julia’s singing career, help his church, and to bring back the spirit of Christmas to the town.
As they work together to save Henry’s church, the couple rediscovers their love for each other and eventually reconcile. Meanwhile, Dudley’s mission is revealed to be more than just helping the Biggs family. He is also working to help the entire town of Greenleaf, and to bring back the spirit of Christmas to the people.
The Preacher’s Wife is a heartwarming story about love, faith, and the power of family. It is a story of redemption and hope, and a reminder of the importance of never giving up on your dreams.
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