Death Becomes Her is a 1992 American satirical black comedy fantasy film directed and produced by Robert Zemeckis. Written by David Koepp and Martin Donovan, it stars Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn as rivals who fight for the affections of the same man and drink a magic potion that promises eternal youth, but causes unpleasant side effects. Released on July 7, 1992, to mixed reviews from critics, Death Becomes Her was a commercial success, grossing $149 million worldwide on $55 million budget. The film was a pioneer in the use of computer-generated effects; it went on to win the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. In the decades since its release Death Becomes Her has developed a strong cult following, especially among the LGBT community.
| Director | Robert Zemeckis |
| Produced by | Robert Zemeckis, Steve Starkey |
| Writer(s) | Martin Donovan, David Koepp |
| Starring | Meryl Streep, Bruce Willis, Goldie Hawn, Isabella Rossellini |
| Music | Alan Silvestri |
| Cinematography | Dean Cundey |
| Edited by | Arthur Schmidt |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
| Released | July 31, 1992 |
| Running time | 104 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $55 million |
| Box office | $149 million |
| Netflix ID | 428805 |
About Death Becomes Her
Satirical comedy film about a novelist who loses her man to a movie star/former friend. After spending years in a psychiatric hospital she returns home to see the couple and flaunt her newly found secret of eternal life. The film was directed by Robert Zemeckis.
Achievement of Death Becomes Her
The film features an original score composed by Alan Silvestri. It won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects.
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Latest information about Death Becomes Her updated on January 04 2022.
