The Preacher's Wife (1996) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Good-natured Reverend Henry Biggs finds that his marriage to choir mistress Julia is flagging, due to his constant absence caring for the deprived neighborhood they live in. On top of all this, his church is coming under threat from property developer Joe Hamilton. In desperation, Biggs prays to God for help – which arrives in the form of an angel named Dudley.
Rated PG • 1996 • 2h 3m
This PG-rated Christmas film earns its rating for mature thematic elements and brief mild language. The story follows Reverend Henry Biggs, whose marriage and faith are faltering until an angel named Dudley arrives to help. Parents should be aware of themes concerning marital strain and emotional infidelity, handled gently but central to the plot. There is also some social drinking and one very brief moment of non-lethal violence. "The… Sign up for the full guide
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Is The Preacher's Wife appropriate for kids?
This PG-rated Christmas film earns its rating for mature thematic elements and brief mild language. The story follows Reverend Henry Biggs, whose marriage and faith are faltering until an angel named Dudley arrives to help. Parents should be aware of themes concerning marital… Read more — free account
Content severity in The Preacher's Wife
What happens in The Preacher's Wife, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
- 0:20 ⚔ Violence & Gore 4/10
- 0:28 🔥 Mature Themes 4/10
Sex and nudity in The Preacher's Wife
Content is very mild. A married couple shares a few tender kisses. The central romantic tension is between the wife, Julia, and the angel, Dudley; this connection is purely emotional but involves shared intimacy and a near-kiss, which may be interpreted as constituting an emotional affair. There is no nudity or sexual dialogue.
Violence and gore in The Preacher's Wife
Violence is nearly absent. In one brief scene, a character is shown firing a gun at a shop window out of frustration, causing property damage but injuring no one. There are a few verbal arguments between characters, but no physical altercations.
Language in The Preacher's Wife
The film contains brief, mild language, which is the primary reason for its PG rating. Expect isolated, low-level profanity such as a few uses of "damn" or "hell" uttered during moments of frustration.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Preacher's Wife
Substance use is light and limited to social situations. In one scene, characters are shown drinking cocktails and wine in a jazz club. There is no depiction of drunkenness, smoking, or any drug use.
Mature themes in The Preacher's Wife
The film's primary focus is on mature themes handled in a family-friendly context. These include a main character's crisis of religious faith, significant marital strain and neglect, and the complexities of emotional temptation and infidelity. The story also touches on poverty and the pressure of corporate development on a community.
Scary moments in The Preacher's Wife
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Preacher's Wife appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Preacher's Wife is best for ages 9+. It's rated PG. This PG-rated Christmas film earns its rating for mature thematic elements and brief mild language. The story follows Reverend Henry Biggs, whose marriage and faith are faltering until an angel named Dudley arrives to…
What age rating does The Preacher's Wife have?
The Preacher's Wife is officially rated PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 9+.
What is The Preacher's Wife about?
This PG-rated Christmas film earns its rating for mature thematic elements and brief mild language. The story follows Reverend Henry Biggs, whose marriage and faith are faltering until an angel named Dudley arrives to help. Parents should be aware of themes concerning marital strain and emotional infidelity, handled…
Is there sex or nudity in The Preacher's Wife?
Content is very mild. A married couple shares a few tender kisses. The central romantic tension is between the wife, Julia, and the angel, Dudley; this connection is purely emotional but involves shared intimacy and a near-kiss, which may be interpreted as…
How violent is The Preacher's Wife?
Violence is nearly absent. In one brief scene, a character is shown firing a gun at a shop window out of frustration, causing property damage but injuring no one. There are a few verbal arguments between characters, but no physical altercations.
Is the language in The Preacher's Wife appropriate for kids?
The film contains brief, mild language, which is the primary reason for its PG rating. Expect isolated, low-level profanity such as a few uses of "damn" or "hell" uttered during moments of frustration.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Preacher's Wife?
Substance use is light and limited to social situations. In one scene, characters are shown drinking cocktails and wine in a jazz club. There is no depiction of drunkenness, smoking, or any drug use.
What mature themes appear in The Preacher's Wife?
The film's primary focus is on mature themes handled in a family-friendly context. These include a main character's crisis of religious faith, significant marital strain and neglect, and the complexities of emotional temptation and infidelity. The story also…
How long is The Preacher's Wife?
The Preacher's Wife runs 123 minutes, directed by Penny Marshall, released in 1996.
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