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Death Becomes Her
“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.”
6.8 / 10• 1992• 1h 44m•PG-13• English
ComedyFantasyHorror
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Meryl Streep
Madeline Ashton Menville
Lead
Goldie Hawn
Helen Sharp
Bruce Willis
Dr. Ernest Menville
Isabella Rossellini
Lisle von Rhuman
Ian Ogilvy
Chagall
Adam Storke
Dakota
Alaina Reed Hall
Psychologist
Nancy Fish
Rose
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Robert Zemeckis's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Death Becomes Her is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
