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Overview

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5.9/10   24,061 votes
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Director:
Robert Zemeckis
Writers (WGA):
Martin Donovan (written by) &
David Koepp (written by)
Contact:
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Release Date:
31 July 1992 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Fantasy more
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. more
Plot:
When a woman learns of an immortality treatment, she sees it as a way to outdo her long-time rival. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 3 wins & 8 nominations more
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(12 articles)
Sissy
 (From FilmExperience. 11 July 2009, 7:26 PM, PDT)

Streep Nom #9 and Act III: Funny Lady
 (From FilmExperience. 11 July 2009, 9:59 AM, PDT)

User Comments:
Absolutely Fantastico! more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

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
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Additional Details

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 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby SR

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Trivia:
An edited picture from the original ending was used during Ernest's funeral scene. The picture of him aged was actually a of him in full age makeup from the first ending. 'Bruce Willis (I)''s aged face was used, but put on an actual picture of a mountain climber, which thus resulted in the end picture of Ernest at his funeral. more
Goofs:
Crew or equipment visible: When Madeline goes first goes to Lisle's house, a man/servant shows her to the parlor. Another man/servant moves over and lets Madeline sit down. When Lisle tells him to get up, you can see his battery pack or mic pack when he turns around and walks away. more
Quotes:
Madeleine: Could you just not breathe? more
Movie Connections:
Featured in AFI Tribute to Meryl Streep (2004) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
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37 out of 53 people found the following comment useful:-
Absolutely Fantastico!, 1 September 2003
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Author: jenjen21

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'.

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