This movie could have done more, but what it does, it makes you feel good about. The Preacher's Wife is a 1996 American Christmas comedy-drama film directed by Penny Marshall and starring Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston, and Courtney B. Vance. The role of Julia was written with Whitney Houston in mind. [8] One crew member rushed a ladder from the production to the burning building, and saved the life of a four-year-old child. Julia, however, is instantly charmed by the handsome and unflappable angel. [8] On its second week, the album jumped to number four on the chart with the Greatest Gainer mark, and the following week reached number three, which was the album's peak position. By creating an account, you agree to the Reverend Henry Biggs is the pastor of a small struggling African American Baptist church in a poverty-stricken neighborhood of New York City. (main theme from The Preacher's Wife) Written by David Wolfert and Sandy Linzer. 2023 TV GUIDE, A FANDOM COMPANY. [3] The production leased the church, and began renovating it in February 1996. Why Trust Us? Fred Hammond- Were blessed in the city. She felt the script had too many subplots, with the narrative by the character of Jeremiah was "sappy", and was lacking in the "fun miracles" of the original. Motion Picture Artwork & Title Copyrighted 1996 Touchstone Pictures and The Samuel Goldwyn Company. The Georgia Mass Choir) 3:15 4 Hold On, Help Is On the Way (feat. Filming occurred there from March 11 to April 3, with about a quarter of the church's membership hired as extras. Photography from Motion Picture: David Lee In desperation, Rev. Coming Soon. Tap "Sign me up" below to receive our weekly newsletter Marvel Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer, Jurassic Park Movies Ranked By Tomatometer, RT25: Celebrating 25 Years of Rotten Tomatoes, Betty Gilpin & Co. on Deciphering Mrs. Davis, Weekend Box Office Results: Super Mario Sets Record in Its Second Weekend, Solid performances and a steady directorial hand help The Preacher's Wife offer some reliably heartwarming - albeit fairly predictable - holiday cheer. The world premiere of The Preacher's Wife, the new musical penned by Tituss Burgess and Azie Dungey, will be part of the Alliance Theatre's 2023-2024 season in Atlanta, Georgia. Printed in USA. Directors Penny Marshall Starring Denzel Washington, Courtney B. Vance, Whitney Houston Genres Courtney B. Vance, Gregory Hines, Justin Pierre Edmund, Jenifer Lewis, Loretta Devine, Lionel Richie. 2023 JustWatch - All external content remains the property of the rightful owner. , and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. You are my joy. Executives in Charge of Music for The Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group: Kathy Nelson and Matt Walker Copyright Fandango. The role of a pastor's wife is the same as that of any other wife in a believing household: to love God with all her heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to love and support her husband as he follows God. Credits are given to Robert E. Sherwood and Leonardo Bercovici for the 1947 film The Bishop's Wife, and to author Robert Nathan (for his novel The Bishop's Wife). Lawson, Terry. Industry insiders had hoped that The Preacher's Wife would attract a significant crossover audience due to its two high-profile mainstream stars and heavily promoted soundtrack album. Kids & Family, Fantasy, Drama, Comedy, Romance. By Richard Corliss Dec. 22, 2008. A Road Paved with Bloodshed: High Plains Drifter Turns 50, Cannes 2023 Line-up Includes Wes Anderson, Martin Scorsese, and Many More, Ebertfest Welcomes Molly Cornyn as its New Project Coordinator, Starz's Blindspotting Returns to Stake Claim to Television's Top Tier. "Divine Hosts, Generous Guests". When a pastor prays for guidance to find balance in his family life, his answer comes in the form of a kindly angel-in-disguise (Washington). Photography of Whitney Houston: Sante DOrazio Roger Ebert was the film critic of the Chicago Sun-Times from 1967 until his death in 2013. I Believe In You And Me (Record Version). Copyright 2023 [9] Accidents also affected the production. Associate Album Producers: Robyn Crawford, Maureen Crowe and Roy Lott To Reverend Biggham and the Georgia Mass Choir, joy to the world. The angel is named Dudley (Denzel Washington), and he dresses in shades of grey, often consults his Angel's Handbook, and soon falls quietly in love with Julia. [10], The Preacher's Wife is the best-selling gospel album of all time. The Preacher's Wife: Original Soundtrack Album November 26, 1996 (U.S.) Buy Now Amazon iTunes Listen Spotify Apple Music Amazon Deezer Tidal Pandora Youtube Music Save Album Save On Spotify Email Address: Submit Total Global Sales: 6 million RIAA Certification: To Elliot, Bob and Miraslav, thank you. I haven't seen that version, but this one, directed by Penny Marshall, would have been better if the screws had been tightened. Coming Soon. When she's not working, she can be found with her beloved Jack-Chi, Cash, adventuring with family and friends, working through reps at the gym, dreaming up her next home decor project, testing a new recipe, getting lost in the pages of a book, or catching up on her favorite shows. Its emphasis on grown-up financial, real-estate and marital problems could bore young children. On top of all this, his church is coming under threat from property developer Joe Hamilton. Yet her focus on her bright future and ability to resist temptation begins to waver after encountering the campus bad boy, Travis (Dylan Sprouse), who utterly sweeps her off her feet. Adaptation of EL James's erotic bestseller. "[18], The film grossed $56,432,646 worldwide, of which $48,102,795 was in the US, ranking The Preacher's Wife as #33 in domestic box office receipts for movies released in 1996. See production, box office & company info, Siskel & Ebert: Jerry Maguire/Daylight/Everyone Says I Love You. Jeremiah Biggs: Just because you can't see the air doesn't keep you from breathing. Campbell, Caren Weiner. Best of 2022 Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Top 250 TV Shows Most Popular TV Shows Most Popular Video Games Most Popular Music Videos Most Popular Podcasts. It was nominated for the Oscar for Best Music, Original Musical or Comedy Score. Rickey- I love you brother, thank you. All Rights Reserved. THE PREACHER'S WIFE. In The Preacher's Wife Kate Bowler explores how women in evangelical churches and circles have managed to carve out their own place in the world of the evangelical celebrity. The production schedule was also impacted by Houston's decision only to shoot scenes with vocal performances during the afternoon. I love you, your wife. director of photography (as Miroslav Ondricek) Film Editing by George Bowers Stephen A. Rotter The Preacher's Wife (7,046) 5.7 2 h 3 min 1996 X-Ray 13+ An overworked preacher's Christmas prayer to save his church and marriage is answered by the arrival of Dudley, an angel who finds himself drawn to the reverend's neglected songbird wife. "'The Preacher's Wife' Could Use A Prayer". Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship Crusade Choir), Joy to the World (feat. Once a popular nightclub singer, she is now a star in the church choir. Copyright 2023 Sony Ring in the Christmas season with Freeform's 25 days of Christma. Year Released: 1996. Cinemark Despite these reservations, I found myself enjoying The Preacher's Wife, for its simple but real pleasures: For the way Houston sings, for the glimpses of the people in the church congregation, and for the way preacher tries his hardest to do the right thing. Unsure that he can make a difference in his parishioners' lives and beginning to lose his faith, Henry prays to God for help, which comes in the form of Dudley, a witty and debonair angel. "[Houston] sleepwalks through scenes as the dignified mother, doing little more than tucking her 6-year-old son (Justin Pierre Edmund) in. It debuted straight at number one and spent 26 consecutive weeks at the top from December 14, 1996, to June 7, 1997. Sometimes I just need a break from the mayhem and violence and this is a sweet, uplifting, old-fashioned Christmas pleasure I try to watch every year. There are so many people who shared their talents and gifts with me to help make this compilation a very special one for me. Cinemark The Georgia Mass Choir) 3:06 5 I Go to the Rock (feat. The film is a remake of the 1947 The Bishop's Wife, which starred Cary Grant as the angel and David Niven and Loretta Young as the church couple. Co-starring Autumn Reeser. McGlone, Peggy. Leave the Whitney Houston projects alone, one Twitter user urged. "My Heart Is Calling" became the soundtrack's final release. Washington plays a charming angel named Dudley who's sent to earth to help a young minister (Courtney B. Vance) and his beautiful wife (Houston) revive their marriage! Bobby, Faith, Johnny, Monica and Ralph, thank you for sharing your talents. Hanna Phifer. And even saintly Henry eventually warns the angel away from his wife. By continuing, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Cant wait to see what has become of the church and the kids, but also meet new characters," one person commented on the Deadline announcement. This is a complete, printable lesson with corresponding activities that teaches children how Moses' life was spared as a baby. Personally, we can't wait to see it! The motion picture was developed by Denzel Washington's Mundy Lane Entertainment. English, Director: "Movie Review: 'The Preacher's Wife'". The Preacher's Wife is a sweet and good-hearted comedy about the holiday season, and I suppose that is enough, although I would have liked it with more punch and bite. Art Direction: Christopher Stern So she would say, You have enough? (Laughs.) I liked this story even better! Based out of the Washington metropolitan area, she writes for a variety of publications, covering everything from beauty and wellness to style and celebrity news. Dudley then erases all memories of himself from everyone he has met, and although he attends morning service on Christmas Eve, no one recognizes him. Director Penny Marshall Writers Robert Nathan Robert E. Sherwood Leonardo Bercovici Stars Denzel Washington Whitney Houston Courtney B. Vance [16][17] It was certified 3 Platinum for shipping 3 million copies in the United States alone by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on June 30, 1998. With sales of 6 million copies worldwide, it is the best-selling gospel album of all time. The Georgia Mass Choir), I Love the Lord (feat. "The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards (Soundtrack; "British album certifications Whitney Houston The Preacher's Wife - Ost", "Ask Billboard: Madonna vs. Whitney: Who's Sold More? Even the villain, a property developer named Joe Hamilton (Gregory Hines) isn't really so evil. Jan 13, 2004, Box Office (Gross USA): Courtesy by Arista Records. 1996 Arista Records LLC. [18] According to the Nielsen SoundScan, as of 2012, the Gospel album has sold 2,627,000 copies in the United States alone,[2] outranking the 2,025,000 copies sold by Madonna's Evita soundtrack, which was released two weeks earlier than Houston's album. It tells the story of an inner-city pastor who grows discouraged with his never-ending struggle, asks God for help, and gets it, in the form of an angel from above. Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. Manufactured and Distributed by Arista Records, Inc., a unit of BMG Entertainment, 6 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019. "Whitney is her own built-in marketing machine," a studio marketing chief told the Los Angeles Times prior to the film's release, referring to Houston's widespread appeal at the time.[20]. Some final scenes shot were those at the Main Street Cafe in Tarrytown, New York. The site's consensus states: "Solid performances and a steady directorial hand help The Preacher's Wife offer some reliably heartwarming - albeit fairly predictable - holiday cheer. Penny Marshall-You are one of the people Ive met that I wish I had met earlier in my life. Hans Zimmer, Laura Perlman, Alan Meyerson, Chris McGeary, Richard Stewart, Steve Saltzman, Amy Lemisch, Bonnie Hlinomaz, Kristin Larson, Frank Troutman and Dori Golod. A teacher takes on the corrupt leadership of an Irish reform school in this drama based on a true story. The Preacher's Wife: Original Soundtrack Album is the soundtrack to the 1996 film of the same name and features songs performed and produced by American singer Whitney Houston, who also stars in the film. 2h 4m, Distributor: You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. David Foster- Thanks again. A subplot present throughout the film focuses on Julia's singing talents. Written by Annie Lennox. Overview. The church was no longer filled with actors, extras and crew, but instead I found myself in the company of angels. Director: Penny Marshall Producer: Samuel Goldwyn Jr. Published and Copyrighted 1996 Arista Records, Inc. I would have liked the urban developer to have a more evil scheme, and for more suspense to develop when the neighborhood kid is accused of a crime he didn't commit. To Janet Marie Wiliams Crawford, you are missed, love Nip. Denzel Washington and Whitney Houston star in Penny Marshall's delightful update of the 1947 classic "The . She laughed a lot. Henry is under intense pressure from real estate developer Joe Hamilton to sell the church's property so that Hamilton can build luxury condominiums on the site. The Preacher's Wife TV Listings. Franklin becomes the first non-cleric instructor at St. Jude's, a school for wayward boys run by Brother John Iain Glen, who is a firm believer in strong discipline. I dont mean she was arrogant or conceited, but after she sang a song three or four times, I think she had a sense she had done enough takes. In the hands of a Spielberg, this would have been a big laugh moment, but Marshall mutes it. Her strongest criticism was directed at the screenplay. [20], The lead single, "I Believe in You and Me" (a cover of The Four Tops classic), became a top five hit in the U.S.[21] and was nominated for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at the 40th Grammy Awards, where the soundtrack overall was nominated for Best R&B Album.[22]. As we all know, angels were created by God as his first companions, and he created humans much later, presumably after tiring of companions who never lied. Find out where The Preacher's Wife is streaming, if The Preacher's Wife is on Netflix, and get news and updates, on Decider. So, Dudley turns his attention to Hamilton and manages to disrupt his schemes to get Henry to sell the church. 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Mundy Lane Entertainment, Sound Mix: Excited about this "teaser" we just let out of the bag today! Innocent college student Dakota Johnson begins a relationship with troubled businessman Jamie Dornan. Byrge found Penny Marshall's directing slow at times but felt that casting director Paula Herold had done wonders. "The Preacher's Wife" is a sweet and good-hearted comedy about the holiday season, and I suppose that is enough, although I would have liked it with more punch and bite. Synopsis. To Lois Smith and PMK, thank you for sticking through the thick and the thicker. [19], Prior to the album's release, music industry insiders had expected The Preacher's Wife soundtrack to "do at least as well as" Waiting to Exhale's soundtrack, which sold 5,100,000 copies in the United States. It was, she concluded, slow and the overall tone of the film "strangely solemn"with only minor relief given by Jenifer Lewis' biting, scathingly funny turn as a tart-tongued mother. Benson, Shaine Beyer, Kirk Bonin, Kevin Breen, Kirk Burrowes, Billy Cameron, James Cinque, Monica Coates, Sean Puffy Combs, Lisa Craig, Robyn Crawford, Nicole David, Donald Deline, Jody Graham-Dunitz, Scott Edel, Chrisinte Edwards, Koji Egawa, Felipe Elgueta, Tom Ennis, Carol Fenelon, Art Ford, Betty Jo Fowler, Susan Genco, Ray Hammond, Bonnie Hlinomaz, Scott Holtzman, Jonathan Horne, Cissy Houston, Donna Houston, Steven Howard, Sylvia Krask, Jay Krugman, Brian Lambert, Johnny Lange, Susan Bailey-Lemansky, Ken Levy, David Linton, Sandy Linzer, Jerry List, Pat Lucas, Stewart Madison, Kevin Magowan, Margo Matthews, Fiona McDonald, Carolyn McMurray, Liz McNicoll, Benny Medina, Carmen Melendez, Michele Mena, Jonathan Miller, Karen Milley, Stephen Moelis, Steve Morgan, Charles Myricks, Linda Osher, Michael Ostroff, Reverend Kenneth Paden, Maria Padula, Richard Palmese, Roger Patton, Sheldon Platt, Dave Reitzas, Lionel Ridenour, Shari Rothstein, Patrick Sabatini, Carolyn Sanders, Susanne Savage, Billy Schrank, Greg Seneff, Ivy Skoff, Laurie Soriano, Christina Steinberg, Christopher Stern, Shari Sutcliffe, Jim Swindel, Reverend Mitchell G. Taylor, Solombra Tucker, Vasi Vangelos, Sylvia Vejar, Lynne Volkman, Richard Walker, Nancy Weshkoff, Reggie Wilson, Cindy Wilt, Mark Young, Monica Zierhut, Very Special Thanks: Joe Roth, Reverent Milton Biggham. The club is one of several opportunities the movie finds to let Whitney Houston sing, and she is especially good when backed by the church's gospel choir. Is the Pastor's Wife Required to Do Anything? They won't be able to see your review if you only submit your rating. Thank you for sharing your blessings with me- Whitney. It is a remake of the 1947 film The Bishop's Wife,[2] which in turn was based on the 1928 novel of the same name by Robert Nathan. Were blessed when we come and when we go. On top of all this, his church is coming under threat from property developer Joe Hamilton. My child from God. Moses as a Baby: A Sunday School Lesson. To Justin, who would imagine a king. A 16-year-old girl was sent to a youth residential treatment center by her mother. When a pastor prays for guidance to find balance in his family life, his answer comes in the form of a kindly angel-in-disguise (Washington). "Teen-Agers Charged in Fatal Yonkers Fire", "Millions of gospel fans know Richard Smallwood's music. God knows what Hes doing. More often than not I did have enough. This subplot provides for several set pieces in which the choir performs, and Gospel music plays a significant role. It also provides comic relief in the form of a domineering choir member, played by Houston's real life mother, Cissy. They have spotted a large hole in the story: Dudley is not, strictly speaking, an angel at all, but a human who died 30 years earlier and has now been sent from heaven on this aid mission. A remake with gospel music of the "The Bishop's Wife". The Preacher's Wife Denzel Washington (Actor), Whitney Houston (Actor), Penny Marshall (Director) Rated: PG Format: DVD 7,027 ratings IMDb 5.7/10.0 $699 Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns Prime Video $3.99 $17.99 DVD $6.99 Multi-Format from $38.82 VHS Tape $9.49 DVD August 13, 2002 1 $6.99 $4.22 $2.83 DVD 1 $12.99 $10.62 November 26, 1996 Music Entertainment. A cleric begins to doubt himself and is visited by an angel. It is a remake of the 1947 film The Bishop's Wife, [2] which in turn was based on the 1928 novel of the same name by Robert Nathan . [11], Stephen Holden, writing for The New York Times, called the film "sweetly uplifting" and "a shrewdly conceived update", and had high praise for actress Jenifer Lewis and the funny scene where the children in the Christmas pageant cannot recall their lines. Denzel Washington says that he first considered Julia Roberts for the role, but quickly turned to Whitney Houston. You can buy "The Preacher's Wife" on AMC on Demand, Apple TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Vudu, Microsoft Store, Redbox as download or rent it on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Vudu, Microsoft Store, Redbox, Spectrum On Demand online. To Shirley Caesar, the Godmother of Gospel, thank you for your love and guidance The Preacher's Wife 1996 PG 2h 3m IMDb RATING 5.7 /10 13K YOUR RATING Rate Play trailer 1:59 4 Videos 42 Photos Comedy Drama Fantasy An angel comes to Earth to help a preacher save his church and his family. Inspired by the beloved blockbuster film, THE PREACHER'S WIFE is a stirring new musical about . An angel comes to Earth to help a preacher save his church and his family. Later, the cast and crew moved to Portland, Maine, to scenes which occur at an ice skating rink, but unseasonably warm weather turned the ice to water and forced the production to rent snow-making machines. Producer: On top of all this, his church is coming under threat from property developer Joe Hamilton. Director: Penny Marshall. I couldnt be more thrilled to be working with my friends Courtney and Angela, as well as our amazing teams at Bassett Vance Productions and Anthony Hemingway Productions., Anthony will bring his distinctive, compelling cinematic style to create a fresh take on this beloved classic, while still maintaining the elements of the film that audiences have loved through the years, Lynnette Ramirez, who serves as BVPs Head of Development, explained. In 1975, he won the Pulitzer Prize for distinguished criticism. Christmas has always been my favorite time of the year. Just confirm how you got your ticket. The film was nominated for five Image Awards, including Outstanding Motion Picture, and won twofor Best Actress (Whitney Houston) and Best Supporting Actress (Loretta Devine). [19], Although considered a respectable performance, The Preacher's Wife underperformed studio expectations given its $60 million production budget plus an additional $15 million in marketing expenses. It remained on the chart for 117 weeks. She also criticized Marshall's directing for being slow and tedious. [9][10] The album also debuted at number eight on the Billboard Top R&B Albums chart, and in three weeks later, peaked at the number one and remained there for two weeks, becoming her fourth number one album on the chart. Abraham must then take his son Isaac (Edaan Moskowitz) on an arduous quest for three days and three nights to a site of ritualistic sacrifice, where Abraham must then prove his faith once and for all. 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I'm not sure exactly how well this pre-marital counseling is going to work out. Garth Brooks Interviews Reba McEntire, Ryan Seacrest Gave a Rare Look at Vacation With GF. He is a board member of Henry's church, and secretly wants to tear it down and construct condos and tennis courts, while moving Henry to a splendid new suburban church with separate centers for youth and the elderly. [14][15] Eventually the album became number one gospel album on the 1997 Billboard Top Gospel Albums year-end chart and also "Best-selling Gospel Recording" by the National Association of Recording Merchandisers (NARM) in 19961997. Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! Membership is declining, Henry is pulled in a hundred directions by his parishioners' needs, and the church's finances are in trouble. The film endures as a. After Henry confronts Dudley, Dudley realizes that he is falling in love with Julia. Special Thanks: Reacting to the big announcement, some fans immediately began rejoicing. Buena Vista Pictures, Production Co: Your AMC Ticket Confirmation# can be found in your order confirmation email. Watchlist. He singled out Penny Marshall's directing for being "consistently wise and judicious", and praised Jenifer Lewis and Loretta Devine. Inspired by the beloved blockbuster film, THE PREACHER'S WIFE is a stirring new musical about the power of hope. Eagle-eyed theologians will have already asked themselves how an angel can fall in love. original, Release Date (Streaming): #BVPro https://t.co/WN9qHDvoqQ. In desperation, Rev. 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But Julia's mother (Jenifer Lewis) is quick to see the new love growing in her daughter's eyes, and warns her away from Dudley. [5], Filming began in early January 1996. The heavenly emissary is supposed to help the good reverend over his midlife crisis, but he is distracted by the cleric's lovely young wife. We do it because theyre capable and because nobody else is necessarily looking out for them, he says of African-American talent. Julia worries that her marriage is failing. In Sherwood's version, a rather wooden, inept bishop and his lonely wife unknowingly take into their lives a heaven-sent angel who aids the former and ends up falling in love with the latter. Cast: Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston, Courtney B. Vance, Gregory Hines, Jenifer Lewis. Menu. 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