Death Becomes Her(1992)
“In 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.”
Overview
Madeline is married to Ernest, who was once her arch-rival Helen's fiancé. 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.
Director
Robert Zemeckis
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$55M
Revenue
$149M
Cast
Meryl Streep
as Madeline Ashton Menville
Goldie Hawn
as Helen Sharp
Bruce Willis
as Dr. Ernest Menville
Isabella Rossellini
as Lisle von Rhuman
Ian Ogilvy
as Chagall
Adam Storke
as Dakota
Alaina Reed Hall
as Psychologist
Nancy Fish
as Rose
Michelle Johnson
as Anna
Mary Ellen Trainor
as Vivian Adams
William Frankfather
as Mr. Franklin
John Ingle
as Eulogist
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1992
Runtime
1h 44m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$55M
Box Office
$149M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Death Becomes Her?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Death Becomes Her (1992).
What is Death Becomes Her about?▼
Madeline is married to Ernest, who was once her arch-rival Helen's fiancé. 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.
Who directed Death Becomes Her?▼
Death Becomes Her was directed by Robert Zemeckis and released in 1992. It is a comedy, fantasy, horror film.
How long is Death Becomes Her?▼
Death Becomes Her has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
Who stars in Death Becomes Her?▼
The cast of Death Becomes Her includes Meryl Streep as Madeline Ashton Menville, Goldie Hawn as Helen Sharp, Bruce Willis as Dr. Ernest Menville, Isabella Rossellini as Lisle von Rhuman, Ian Ogilvy as Chagall and more.
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