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Death Becomes Her
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Overview

User Rating:
5.9/10   25,486 votes
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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Martin Donovan (written by) &
David Koepp (written by)
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Release Date:
31 July 1992 (USA) more
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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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(17 articles)
"Sesame Street" Fans Mourn The Loss Of Star Alaina Reed Hall
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Their Best Role: Meryl Streep
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Absolutely Fantastico! more (137 total)
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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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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some nudity and off-color humor.
Runtime:
104 min
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1.37 : 1 more
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Trivia:
In an interview Meryl Streep revealed that she assumed the role of Helen (Goldie Hawn's character) was meant for her. Not the "song-and-dance" role of Madeline. more
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. more
Quotes:
Madeline Ashton: Oh, for Christ's sake, at least lie quickly!
Dakota: I'm trying to!
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Referenced in "ER: Wake Up (#12.5)" (2005) more
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40 out of 59 people found the following comment useful.
Absolutely Fantastico!, 1 September 2003
10/10
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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