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The Preacher's Wife

5.819962h 3mPGMovieFamilyFantasyDrama

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…

DirectorPenny Marshall
WritersNat Mauldin·Allan Scott
ProducersElliot Abbott·Samuel Goldwyn Jr.

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Disney PlusDisney Plus
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Penny Marshall

DWDenzel Washington
Denzel Washington
Dudley
WHWhitney Houston
Whitney Houston
Julia Biggs
CVCourtney B. Vance
Courtney B. Vance
Reverend Henry Biggs
GHGregory Hines
Gregory Hines
Joe Hamilton
JLJenifer Lewis
Jenifer Lewis
Margueritte Coleman
LDLoretta Devine
Loretta Devine
Beverly
PBPaul Bates
Paul Bates
Saul Jeffreys
JEJustin Pierre Edmund
Justin Pierre Edmund
Jeremiah Biggs
LRLionel Richie
Lionel Richie
Britsloe
VWVictor Williams
Victor Williams
Robbie
SHShari Headley
Shari Headley
Arlene Chattan
MLMarcella Lowery
Marcella Lowery
Anna Eldridge

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The Preacher's Wife — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Preacher's Wife?

The Preacher's Wife is streaming on Disney Plus in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Preacher's Wife on Netflix?

No, The Preacher's Wife is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus.

Is The Preacher's Wife on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Preacher's Wife isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Disney Plus instead.

Where can I watch The Preacher's Wife for free?

The Preacher's Wife is available on Disney Plus in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.