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She-Devil

  • 19891989
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
17K
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Meryl Streep and Roseanne Barr in She-Devil (1989)
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  • Comedy
A surprisingly resourceful housewife vows revenge on her husband when he begins an affair with a wealthy romance novelist.A surprisingly resourceful housewife vows revenge on her husband when he begins an affair with a wealthy romance novelist.A surprisingly resourceful housewife vows revenge on her husband when he begins an affair with a wealthy romance novelist.
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
17K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Susan Seidelman
  • Writers
    • Fay Weldon(novel "The Life and Loves of a She-Devil")
    • Barry Strugatz(screenplay)
    • Mark R. Burns(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Meryl Streep
    • Roseanne Barr
    • Ed Begley Jr.
Top credits
  • Director
    • Susan Seidelman
  • Writers
    • Fay Weldon(novel "The Life and Loves of a She-Devil")
    • Barry Strugatz(screenplay)
    • Mark R. Burns(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Meryl Streep
    • Roseanne Barr
    • Ed Begley Jr.
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 74User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
    • 45Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos1

    She-Devil
    Trailer 2:07
    She-Devil

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    Meryl Streep, Ed Begley Jr., and Roseanne Barr in She-Devil (1989)
    Roseanne Barr in She-Devil (1989)
    Meryl Streep in She-Devil (1989)
    Meryl Streep and Sylvia Miles in She-Devil (1989)
    Meryl Streep in She-Devil (1989)
    Roseanne Barr in She-Devil (1989)
    Meryl Streep and Susan Seidelman in She-Devil (1989)
    Roseanne Barr in She-Devil (1989)

    Top cast

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    Meryl Streep
    Meryl Streep
    • Mary Fisheras Mary Fisher
    Roseanne Barr
    Roseanne Barr
    • Ruthas Ruth
    Ed Begley Jr.
    Ed Begley Jr.
    • Bobas Bob
    Linda Hunt
    Linda Hunt
    • Hooperas Hooper
    Sylvia Miles
    Sylvia Miles
    • Mrs. Fisheras Mrs. Fisher
    Elisebeth Peters
    • Nicolette Patchettas Nicolette Patchett
    Bryan Larkin
    Bryan Larkin
    • Andy Patchettas Andy Patchett
    A Martinez
    A Martinez
    • Garciaas Garcia
    Maria Pitillo
    Maria Pitillo
    • Olivia Honeyas Olivia Honey
    Mary Louise Wilson
    Mary Louise Wilson
    • Mrs. Trumperas Mrs. Trumper
    Susan Willis
    • Uteas Ute
    Jack Gilpin
    Jack Gilpin
    • Larryas Larry
    Robin Leach
    Robin Leach
    • Robin Leachas Robin Leach
    Nitchie Barrett
    • Bob's Secretaryas Bob's Secretary
    June Gable
    June Gable
    • Realtoras Realtor
    Jeanine Joyce
    • Flower Ladyas Flower Lady
    Deborah Rush
    Deborah Rush
    • 'People' Reporteras 'People' Reporter
    Sally Jessy Raphael
    Sally Jessy Raphael
    • Sally Jessy Raphaelas Sally Jessy Raphael
    • Director
      • Susan Seidelman
    • Writers
      • Fay Weldon(novel "The Life and Loves of a She-Devil")
      • Barry Strugatz(screenplay)
      • Mark R. Burns(screenplay)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
    • All cast & crew

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Actress Meryl Streep was considered for the "She-Devil" character. But due to some conceptual similarity with Streep's then previous picture Evil Angels (1988), Streep decided to portray romance novelist Mary Fisher instead.
    • Goofs
      The handwriting on the list that Ruth has made of Bob's assets changes several times throughout the movie.
    • Quotes

      Mary Fisher: You're still the butler--so get to work!

      Garcia: I may be the butler, but I'm NOT the maid!

    • Crazy credits
      As the film ends, The End appears being used from 2 angels.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation/Roger & Me/Triumph of the Spirit/Mystery Train/Thelonius Monk: Straight, No Chaser (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      Tied Up
      Written by Dieter Meier and Boris Blank

      Performed by Yello

      Provided Courtesy of Mercury Records

    User reviews74

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Fun role for Meryl Streep
    I liked this film. It's a dark comedy about revenge. Apparently it was a star vehicle for Roseanne, and I thought she performed well enough. Meryl Streep really sank her teeth into this role, probably a lot of fun for her, after so many tragic, accented heroines. True, the special(??!!) effects shot of Roseanne walking away from the exploding house was awful, but it was so bad that I wonder if it might have been intentional. If so, I can't understand why, though. One gaping plot hole. Ed Begley, Jr. As an average-looking guy (OK, below average-looking) I can tell you that Begley is not the sort of man that the Meryl Streeps/Mary Fishers of the world fall for on first meeting. Anyway the film is cute. Not great by any means, but worth a viewing.
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    3
    • smatysia
    • Dec 6, 2000

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 8, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • She Devil
    • Filming locations
      • Belle Terre, Suffolk, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Orion Pictures
      • A Seidelman/Brett Production
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $15,351,421
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,509,647
      • Dec 10, 1989
    • Gross worldwide
      • $15,351,421
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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