Death Becomes Her (1992)

User Rating:

5.9/10   

Director:

Robert Zemeckis

Writers (WGA):

Martin Donovan (written by) &
David Koepp (written by)

Release Date:

31 July 1992 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Fantasy

Tagline:

Some people will go to any lengths to stay young forever. But Madeline Ashton and her old friend Helen Sharp are about to go TOO far.

Plot:

When a woman learns of an immortality treatment, she sees it as a way to outdo her long-time rival.

Plot Keywords:

Rival | Revenge | Immortality | Actress | Eternal Life

Awards:

Won Oscar. Another 3 wins & 8 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Tue. Nov. 10

4:30 PM

MAX

Cast

Meryl Streep	...	Madeline Ashton
Bruce Willis	...	Dr. Ernest Menville
Goldie Hawn	...	Helen Sharp
Isabella Rossellini	...	Lisle von Rhoman
Ian Ogilvy	...	Chagall
Adam Storke	...	Dakota
Nancy Fish	...	Rose, Madeleine's Maid
Alaina Reed Hall	...	Psychologist
Michelle Johnson	...	Anna, Chagall's Aide
Mary Ellen Trainor	...	Vivian Adams
William Frankfather	...	Mr. Franklin
John Ingle	...	Eulogist
Clement von Franckenstein	...	Opening Man
Petrea Burchard	...	Opening Woman
Jim Jansen	...	Man #2

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for some nudity and off-color humor.

Runtime:

104 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Certification:

Iceland:L | Italy:T | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PA (Manitoba) | Canada:PG (Ontario) | Chile:14 | Finland:K-14 | Germany:12 | Netherlands:12 | Norway:15 | Singapore:PG | South Korea:15 | Spain:T | Sweden:15 | UK:PG | USA:PG-13

Filming Locations:

Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Universal Pictures

Trivia:

The three main character's names are a play on words. Madeline, Ernest and Helen can be shortened to Mad, Ern, Hel, or "Madder 'n Hell."

Goofs:

Crew or equipment visible: When Ernest is looking at the picture in front of the mirror, the top of a crew member's head is clearly visible moving in the bottom left corner of the mirror.

Quotes:

Lisle: You are like Don Quixote, tilting at Nature's windmills.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Clerks. (1994)

Soundtrack:

Me

Absolutely Fantastico!

I saw this film when i was about 9, since then i have been hooked on it! Its hilarious and cool. Meryl Streep, is superb and funny and knows how to light up the screen. This is definatly one of my favourite films of all time and very good if you want a laugh. Death Becomes Her has great special effects and is an excellent 'black comedy'.