So I Married an Axe Murderer
Seen it?1993 | 93 min | Comedy, Crime, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (51% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Arsenic and Old Lace, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Just after a bad breakup, Charlie MacKenzie falls for lovely butcher Harriet Michaels and introduces her to his parents. But, as voracious consumers of sensational tabloids, his parents soon come to suspect that Harriet is actually a notorious serial killer -- "Mrs. X" -- wanted in connection with a string of bizarre honeymoon killings. Thinking his parents foolish, Charlie proposes to Harriet. But while on his honeymoon with her, he begins to fear they were right.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
51% on Rotten Tomatoes, 54 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$12 million worldwide on a $20 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 168K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Thomas Schlamme
- Mike MyersCharlie MacKenzie / Stuart MacKenzie
- Nancy TravisHarriet Michaels
- Anthony LaPagliaTony Giardino
- Amanda PlummerRose Michaels
- Brenda FrickerMay Mackenzie
- Matt DohertyWilliam "Heed" Mackenzie
- Charles GrodinCommandeered Car Driver
- Phil HartmanRanger John "Vicky" Johnson
- Debi MazarSusan
- Steven WrightPilot