She-Devil
Seen it?1989 | 99 min | Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office loss and middling reviews (48% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. 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 anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
A cunning and resourceful housewife vows revenge on her husband when he begins an affair with a wealthy romance novelist.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
48% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$15 million worldwide on a $20 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 130K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Susan Seidelman
- Meryl StreepMary Fisher
- Roseanne BarrRuth
- Ed Begley Jr.Bob
- Linda HuntHooper
- Sylvia MilesMrs. Fisher
- Elisebeth PetersNicolette Patchett
- Robin LeachRobin Leach
- Sally Jessy RaphaelSally Jessy Raphael
- Bryan LarkinAndy Patchett
- A MartinezGarcia