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Death Becomes Her

1992·Movie
1h 44min·PG-13
62
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder6
  • Nostalgia5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and slapstick

  • Dark Humor9
  • Physical Comedy8
  • Satire & Parody8

World

Fantasy and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization9
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

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About

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.

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.
Darkly ComedicGothic HorrorOver-the-Top PerformancesSatiricalVisually InventiveCamp ClassicWitty DialogueImmortalityBlack Comedy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Death Becomes Her legally?

Death Becomes Her is included with a subscription to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. 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 Death Becomes Her worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Death Becomes Her rated?

PG-13ViolenceNuditySexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Death Becomes Her?

1 h 44 min

Death Becomes Her runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Death Becomes Her?

Critics57
Audiences68

Not quite. Audiences rate Death Becomes Her higher (68) than critics (57). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Death Becomes Her a box office hit?

Budget$55 million
Box office$149 million

Yes. It cost about $55 million to make and earned $149 million worldwide, 2.7 times its budget.

What language is Death Becomes Her in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Death Becomes Her?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Death Becomes Her in 97 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Death Becomes Her use?

Took a Level in BadassHumiliation CongaHeel RealizationDid You Get a New Haircut?Wrecked WeaponHot WitchIdiot BallPull-the-Trigger ProvocationAchilles' HeelNuns Are SpookyNeck SnapScary Shiny Glassesand 213 more

TV Tropes lists 225 storytelling tropes for Death Becomes Her, including Took a Level in Badass, Humiliation Conga, Heel Realization.