The Butcher's Wife
“She's a psychic who's turning New Yorkers into lovers. Obviously, she's from out of town.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Butcher's Wife - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-24
Top Cast
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Demi Moore
Marina Lemke
Jeff Daniels
Dr. Alex Tremor
George Dzundza
Leo Lemke
Mary Steenburgen
Stella Keefover
Frances McDormand
Grace
Margaret Colin
Robyn Graves
Max Perlich
Eugene
Miriam Margolyes
Gina
Helen Hanft
Molly
Christopher Durang
Mr. Iddle
Luis Ávalos
Luis
Elizabeth Lawrence
Grammy D'arbo
Barry Neikrug
Bicyclist
Ed Kenney
Uncle Chauncy
Diane Salinger
Trendoid
Cameron Milzer
Customer
Thomas Mikal Ford
Transvestite
Sam Menning
Doorman
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 25, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terry Hughes
- Screenplay & Story
- Ezra Litwak, Marjorie Schwartz
- Original Score
- Michael Gore
- Original Title
- The Butcher's Wife
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.7M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terry Hughes
Ezra Litwak, Marjorie Schwartz
Michael Gore
Frank Tidy
Donn Cambern
Lauren Lloyd, Wallis Nicita, Arne Schmidt
Department Leadership Roster
Ezra Litwak
Writer
Terry Hughes
Director
Donn Cambern
Editor
Lauren Lloyd
Producer
Michael Gore
Original Music Composer
Marjorie Schwartz
Writer
Wallis Nicita
Producer
Allan Graf
Stunt Coordinator
Frank Tidy
Director of Photography
Theadora Van Runkle
Costume Design
Charles Rosen
Production Design
Gregory J. Barnett
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Butcher's Wife
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What is The Butcher's Wife 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 directed The Butcher's Wife?
The Butcher's Wife was directed by Terry Hughes.
Who stars in The Butcher's Wife?
The principal cast of The Butcher's Wife includes Demi Moore, Jeff Daniels, George Dzundza, Mary Steenburgen, Frances McDormand.
When was The Butcher's Wife released and how long is it?
The Butcher's Wife was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
How much did The Butcher's Wife make at the box office?
The Butcher's Wife grossed $9.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Butcher's Wife?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Butcher's Wife was composed by Michael Gore.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Butcher's Wife?
The Butcher's Wife holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).