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      The Bishop's Wife

      Released Feb 16, 1948 1 hr. 49 min. Holiday Fantasy List
      85% 26 Reviews Tomatometer 81% 5,000+ Ratings Audience Score Dejected by his efforts to raise money to build a cathedral, Bishop Henry Brougham (David Niven) beseeches heaven for guidance, and is visited immediately by Dudley (Cary Grant), who claims to be an angel. Henry is skeptical, then annoyed when Dudley ingratiates himself into the household as his assistant -- and worse, wins the attentions of Henry's long-suffering and kindly wife (Loretta Young). When Dudley continues to intervene in Henry's struggles, the bishop decides to challenge heaven. Read More Read Less Watch on Peacock Stream Now

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      The Bishop's Wife succeeds thanks to the strength of winning performances from a stellar cast, which includes Cary Grant and Loretta Young.

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      ed m Fantastic. One of the best Christmas movies. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/25/23 Full Review Michael P I think the film is really great especially around the Christmas season. Great performance from all three main characters. This fil really slows down the pace of a fast hectic world. If you need de-stressing then this film should really help you! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/23/23 Full Review Rich O One of the best Christmas movies, a favorite we watch every year. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/11/23 Full Review Shadowman4710 A charming, if somewhat dated post-WWII film about an Angel who comes to earth to help a beleaguered Bishop during the Christmas season. Carey Grant hands in another suave performance and he's aided by a superb supporting cast. It's very wholesome Holiday entertainment. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/10/23 Full Review ROBERT C Amazing film with one of the greatest actors in the history of movies Cary Grant. Hard to believe that Cary Grant never won an Oscar for any role. (they gave him an Honorary one for his career presented to him by Frank Sinatra). Just sit back and enjoy about 109 minutes of movie, you won't be disappointed. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/04/23 Full Review Sandy K It's a must see holiday classic. Cary Grant is spectacular as a mischievous guardian angel. Great story line. Beautiful acting all around. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Peter Bradshaw Guardian There is a lot that’s beguiling in this fey and wayward piece with its very theatrical drawing room scenes. Rated: 4/5 Dec 7, 2022 Full Review Walter Goodman New York Times Whatever you make of the minor miracles performed along the way, there's no trouble believing that Cary would fall for Loretta or that anybody would fall for Cary. Jan 9, 2018 Full Review Caren Weiner Campbell Entertainment Weekly Grant's turn is thoroughly convincing because he himself appears to be having a terrific time: He's expansive, graceful, and seems always on the verge of chuckling with goodwill. Rated: B+ Dec 4, 2012 Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com The Bishop's Wife is a joyous film. Rated: 3.5/4.0 Sep 3, 2020 Full Review Brian Viner Daily Mail (UK) With the formidable Gladys Cooper and Elsa Lanchester in supporting roles, it's a sweet, funny, captivating, altogether delightful picture, which too often gets omitted from lists of greatest-ever Christmas films. Rated: 5/5 Dec 13, 2019 Full Review David Parkinson Radio Times The playing from all three stars is enjoyable and the festive setting allows Grant to trim a Christmas tree with the flick of a finger. Rated: 3/5 Dec 10, 2014 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Dejected by his efforts to raise money to build a cathedral, Bishop Henry Brougham (David Niven) beseeches heaven for guidance, and is visited immediately by Dudley (Cary Grant), who claims to be an angel. Henry is skeptical, then annoyed when Dudley ingratiates himself into the household as his assistant -- and worse, wins the attentions of Henry's long-suffering and kindly wife (Loretta Young). When Dudley continues to intervene in Henry's struggles, the bishop decides to challenge heaven.
      Director
      Henry Koster
      Screenwriter
      Leonardo Bercovici, Robert Nathan, Robert E. Sherwood
      Distributor
      Home Box Office (HBO) [us], RKO Radio Pictures, Nelson Entertainment [us], Embassy Pictures, Pioneer Entertainment, MGM/UA Home Entertainment Inc.
      Production Co
      Samuel Goldwyn Company
      Genre
      Holiday, Fantasy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Feb 16, 1948, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Mar 5, 2014
      Sound Mix
      Mono
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