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Death Becomes Her (1992)

โ€œIn one small bottle... The fountain of youth. The secret of eternal life. The power of an ancient potion. Sometimes it works... sometimes it doesn't.โ€

6.8/10 ยท 3,108 votes 1h 44m pg-13 ComedyFantasyHorror

#41 of 75 films from 1992 #1146 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Robert Zemeckis ยท Written by Martin Donovan, David Koepp

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Overview

Madeline is married to Ernest, who was once her arch-rival Helen's fiancรฉ. After recovering from a mental breakdown, Helen vows to kill Madeline and steal back Ernest. Unfortunately for everyone, the introduction of a magic potion causes things to be a great deal more complicated than a mere murder plot.

Cast

Bruce Willisas Dr. Ernest Menville
Goldie Hawnas Helen Sharp
Meryl Streepas Madeline Ashton Menville
Isabella Rossellinias Lisle von Rhuman
Ian Ogilvyas Chagall
Adam Storkeas Dakota
Nancy Fishas Rose
Alaina Reed Hallas Psychologist
Michelle Johnsonas Anna
Mary Ellen Trainoras Vivian Adams
William Frankfatheras Mr. Franklin
John Ingleas Eulogist
Clement von Franckensteinas Opening Man
Petrea Burchardas Opening Woman

Facts

Release dateJuly 30, 1992
Runtime104 min (1h 44m) โ€” about the same as the 1992 average of 109 min
GenresComedy, Fantasy, Horror
LanguageEN
Budget$55,000,000
Box office$149,000,000 (2.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt0104070

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Questions

How long is Death Becomes Her?
Death Becomes Her runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Is Death Becomes Her worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 3,108 votes, which places it #41 of 75 films released in 1992 in this index (top 47%) and #1146 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Death Becomes Her?
Death Becomes Her was directed by Robert Zemeckis. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Forrest Gump (1994), Back to the Future (1985), Back to the Future Part II (1989).
Who stars in Death Becomes Her?
Bruce Willis as Dr. Ernest Menville; Goldie Hawn as Helen Sharp; Meryl Streep as Madeline Ashton Menville; Isabella Rossellini as Lisle von Rhuman; Ian Ogilvy as Chagall; Adam Storke as Dakota.
What is Death Becomes Her rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Death Becomes Her?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/49715.

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