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She-Devil

  • 1989
  • PG-13
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
19K
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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.

  • Director
    • Susan Seidelman
  • Writers
    • Fay Weldon
    • Barry Strugatz
    • Mark R. Burns
  • Stars
    • Meryl Streep
    • Roseanne Barr
    • Ed Begley Jr.
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.7/10
    19K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Susan Seidelman
    • Writers
      • Fay Weldon
      • Barry Strugatz
      • Mark R. Burns
    • Stars
      • Meryl Streep
      • Roseanne Barr
      • Ed Begley Jr.
    • 80User reviews
    • 25Critic reviews
    • 45Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos1

    She-Devil
    Trailer 2:07
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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)

    Cast48

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    Meryl Streep
    Meryl Streep
    • Mary Fisher
    Roseanne Barr
    Roseanne Barr
    • Ruth
    Ed Begley Jr.
    Ed Begley Jr.
    • Bob
    Linda Hunt
    Linda Hunt
    • Hooper
    Sylvia Miles
    Sylvia Miles
    • Mrs. Fisher
    Elisebeth Peters
    • Nicolette Patchett
    Bryan Larkin
    Bryan Larkin
    • Andy Patchett
    A Martinez
    A Martinez
    • Garcia
    Maria Pitillo
    Maria Pitillo
    • Olivia Honey
    Mary Louise Wilson
    Mary Louise Wilson
    • Mrs. Trumper
    Susan Willis
    • Ute
    Jack Gilpin
    Jack Gilpin
    • Larry
    Robin Leach
    Robin Leach
    • Robin Leach
    Nitchie Barrett
    • Bob's Secretary
    June Gable
    June Gable
    • Realtor
    Jeanine Joyce
    • Flower Lady
    Deborah Rush
    Deborah Rush
    • 'People' Reporter
    Sally Jessy Raphael
    Sally Jessy Raphael
    • Sally Jessy Raphael
    • Director
      • Susan Seidelman
    • Writers
      • Fay Weldon
      • Barry Strugatz
      • Mark R. Burns
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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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 A Cry in the Dark (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 Siskel & Ebert: 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 reviews80

    Review
    Review
    Featured 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.
    helpful•26
    6
    • smatysia
    • Dec 5, 2000

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    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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    • Budget
      • $16,000,000 (estimated)
    • 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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