
The Butcher's Wife
A clairvoyant impulsively marries a butcher, moves to New York City, and has a positive impact on the people she meets, changing their futures...which in turn changes hers.
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Released
- 1991
- Country
- United States
Details
Release year: 1991
Storyline
A clairvoyant impulsively marries a butcher, moves to New York City, and has a positive impact on the people she meets, changing their futures...which in turn changes hers.
Top credits
Demi Moore — Marina
Jeff Daniels — Alex
George Dzundza — Leo
Mary Steenburgen — Stella
Did you know
• Actress Mary Steenburgen provided her own singing in her portrayal of Stella.
• The name of the book that Leo Lemke (George Dzundza) read was "The Complete Book of Spells, Ceremonies & Magic". This is a real life publication and was written by Migene González-Wippler.
• The picture was filmed during October, November and December 1990.
Box Office
Gross (Domestic): $9,689,816
Opening Weekend (Domestic): $2,442,229 (1991-10-27)
User reviews
The cast took this comedy seriously, so why shouldn't we?
Sweet, but predictable
A movie with a little bit of charm.
Technical specs
- Sound mix
- Dolby Stereo
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
- Color
- Color



















