PG-13

Death Becomes Her

In one small bottle... The fountain of youth. The secret of eternal life. The power of an ancient potion. Sometimes it works... sometimes it doesn't.

1992 • 104 min • Comedy · Fantasy · Horror

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Synopsis

Madeline is married to Ernest, who was once her arch-rival Helen's fiancé. After recovering from a mental breakdown, Helen vows to kill Madeline and steal back Ernest. Unfortunately for everyone, the introduction of a magic potion causes things to be a great deal more complicated than a mere murder plot.

Our family guide

Best from age 12

Movie Knight Score

3051 reviews

68 Audience · 3051 · 100%

Two vain rivals consume a magic potion that grants immortality, leading to a darkly comedic and macabre battle for eternal youth and a man. Their rivalry escalates to outlandish attempts to "kill" each other, resulting in increasingly bizarre and fantastical body horror. This supernatural satire explores the high cost of vanity and the pitfalls of chasing eternal youth.

Violence & peril: 5/10
Language: 3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 4/10
Romance & sensuality: 3/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Characters try to kill each other multiple times
Extensive body horror effects are played for dark laughs
Mild language and some suggestive innuendo

What it models well

Self-acceptance
Value of life
Consequences of vanity

Talk about it after

What makes someone truly beautiful?
Is living forever always a good thing?
How do jealousy and obsession impact relationships?

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Death Becomes Her. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.