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The Bishop's Wife

1947·Movie
1h 49min·NR
IMDb7.6Metacritic727.5Rotten Tomatoes85%81%

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle5
  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and faith and meaning

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

Have you heard about Cary and the bishop's wife?

An Episcopal Bishop, Henry Brougham, has been working for months on the plans for an elaborate new cathedral which he hopes will be paid for primarily by a wealthy, stubborn widow. He is losing sight of his family and of why he became a churchman in the first place. Enter Dudley, an angel sent to help him. Dudley does help everyone he meets, but not necessarily in the way they would have preferred. With the exception of Henry, everyone loves him, but Henry begins to believe that Dudley is there to replace him, both at work and in his family's affections, as Christmas approaches.
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Crew

Directed by:
Henry Koster, Sam Freedle, Joseph Boyle
Written by:
Robert E. Sherwood, Leonardo Bercovici, Robert Nathan
Produced by:
Samuel Goldwyn, Leon Fromkess, Raoul Pagel
Composed by:
Hugo Friedhofer, Charles Henderson, Emil Newman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream The Bishop's Wife legally?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyHooplaBYUtvPlexFawesomeTubi TV

The Bishop's Wife is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and BYUtv. 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 The Bishop's Wife worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Bishop's Wife rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Bishop's Wife?

1 h 49 min

The Bishop's Wife runs 1 h 49 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Bishop's Wife?

Critics79
Audiences77

Yes. Critics average 79 and audiences 77 out of 100, so both groups see The Bishop's Wife much the same way.

What language is The Bishop's Wife in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Bishop's Wife?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Bishop's Wife in 39 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Bishop's Wife use?

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TV Tropes lists 41 storytelling tropes for The Bishop's Wife, including Hidden Depths, I Never Told You My Name, Good Shepherd.