PG-13

The Butcher's Wife

She's a psychic who's turning New Yorkers into lovers. Obviously, she's from out of town.

1991 • 107 min • Fantasy · Comedy · Romance

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Synopsis

A clairvoyant woman thinks that she's met her future husband because she's seen him in a dream. They marry and he takes her back to his butcher shop in New York city, where her powers tend to influence everyone she meets while working in the shop. Through her advice, she helps others and eventually finds the true man of her dreams.

Our family guide

Best from age 11

Movie Knight Score

185 reviews

57 Audience · 185 · 100%

A clairvoyant woman believes she's found her destined husband and moves with him to New York City. Her unique gifts begin to subtly influence the lives of everyone she encounters at his butcher shop, leading to surprising changes and new understandings for the community. Ultimately, she discovers a deeper truth about love and connection.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 3/10
Scary moments: 0/10

Heads up

Some suggestive comments and situations
Brief moments of characters drinking alcohol

What it models well

Empathy and intuition
Finding true connection
Helping others

Talk about it after

What does it mean to be "meant to be"?
How can listening to others change your perspective?
The difference between infatuation and deep love

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