The Bishop's Wife (1947)
A charming angel brings whimsical disruption and heartwarming romance to a bishop's troubled life.
An Episcopal Bishop, Henry Brougham, has been working for months on the plans for an elaborate new cathedral which he hopes will be paid for primarily by a wealthy, stubborn widow. He is losing sight of his family and of why he became a churchman in the first place. Enter Dudley, an angel sent to help him. Dudley does help everyone he meets, but not necessarily in the way they would have preferred. With the exception of Henry, everyone loves him, but Henry begins to believe that Dudley is there to replace him, both at work and in his family's affections, as Christmas approaches.
How intense is The Bishop's Wife?
The Bishop's Wife has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a family watch.
What The Bishop's Wife feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalheartwarmingfeel good
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Comfort watchFamily nightDate night
Where to stream The Bishop's Wife
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Is The Bishop's Wife scary?
No. The Bishop's Wife is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Bishop's Wife gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Bishop's Wife sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
How long is The Bishop's Wife?
The Bishop's Wife runs 1h 49m.
Where can I stream The Bishop's Wife?
The Bishop's Wife is streaming on Prime Video, Kanopy, Hoopla and The Roku Channel.
Does The Bishop's Wife have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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