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Death Becomes Her

1992Movie1 h 44 minPG-13

Comedy
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Letterboxd3.8/5Metacritic567.6Rotten Tomatoes58%62%

An eccentric, gloriously campy comedy movie about show business and society, with standout direction and performances.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Gothic Musical Satire
  • Campy Dark Comedy
  • Obsessive Rivalry
  • Visually Stylized Horror
  • Bette Davis/Joan Crawford Archetype
  • Theatrical Excess
  • Body Horror Elements
  • Showbiz Critique
  • Irreverent Tone
  • Cult Classic Status

Cast

24 of 48

Crew

Directed by
Robert Zemeckis
Written by
David Koepp, Martin Donovan
Produced by
Robert Zemeckis, Steve Starkey
Music by
Alan Silvestri

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 30, 1992 · 1 h 44 min · PG-13

Released
July 30, 1992
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$55 million
Box office
$149 million
Available in
98 countries

Tropes

Took a Level in Badass, Humiliation Conga, Heel Realization +9

  • Took a Level in Badass
  • Humiliation Conga
  • Heel Realization
  • Did You Get a New Haircut?
  • Wrecked Weapon
  • Hot Witch
  • Idiot Ball
  • Pull-the-Trigger Provocation
  • Achilles' Heel
  • Nuns Are Spooky
  • Neck Snap
  • Scary Shiny Glasses

12 of 225 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Death Becomes Her?"

Questions about Death Becomes Her

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Death Becomes Her?

NetflixPrimePeacockPeacock Premium+

In the United States, Death Becomes Her streams on Netflix, Prime, and Peacock. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 47 other countries.

Is Death Becomes Her worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.7, Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 56). Audiences rate it higher (70 out of 100) than critics (57).

Is Death Becomes Her okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Death Becomes Her make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly absurd humor (9 of 10) and dark humor (9 of 10).

Will Death Becomes Her scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more unsettling than scary: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for uncanny, but 5 for scares.

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 tropes for it, including Took a Level in Badass, Humiliation Conga, and Heel Realization.