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She-Devil

1989·Movie
1h 39min·PG-13

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Funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and satire

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Satire & Parody7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Everyday modern life, class and money, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

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About

The story of the greatest evil ever known to man... His ex-wife.

A cunning and resourceful housewife vows revenge on her husband when he begins an affair with a wealthy romance novelist.
Dark Revenge ComedySuburban SatireFemale EmpowermentResourceful ProtagonistRelationship DramaCunning SchemeClass Warfare1980s Aesthetics

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about She-Devil

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Where can I stream She-Devil legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is She-Devil worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 46%, and Metacritic 45). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is She-Devil rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is She-Devil?

1 h 39 min

She-Devil runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on She-Devil?

Critics46
Audiences56

Not quite. Audiences rate She-Devil higher (56) than critics (46). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was She-Devil a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$15 million

No. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $15 million worldwide, 77% of its budget.

What language is She-Devil in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch She-Devil?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for She-Devil in 81 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does She-Devil use?

Original Position FallacyEven Evil Has StandardsExiled to the CouchBig "SHUT UP!"Dumb BlondeAdaptational Alternate EndingCool Old LadyPsychopathic ManchildMissing MomCreepy ChildCordon Bleugh ChefScrew Politeness, I'm a Senior!and 86 more

TV Tropes lists 98 storytelling tropes for She-Devil, including Original Position Fallacy, Even Evil Has Standards, Exiled to the Couch.