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Cissie Colpitts drowns her cheating husband and, in the ensuing cover-up, enlists the help of lonely coroner Henry Madgett, an old friend with a longstanding weakness for her charms. But when Cissie's daughter and granddaughter—both also named Cissie Colpitts—decide to resort to the same methods for solving conflicts with their own frustrating husbands, the women and their repeated appeals for help begin to wear on Madgett's conscience.
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- Where can I watch Drowning by Numbers online?
- You can stream Drowning by Numbers on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did Drowning by Numbers come out?
- Drowning by Numbers was released in 1988.
- What genre is Drowning by Numbers?
- Drowning by Numbers is a comedy, crime, and drama film.
- How long is Drowning by Numbers?
- Drowning by Numbers runs about 1h 59m (119 minutes).
- Who stars in Drowning by Numbers?
- Drowning by Numbers stars Joan Plowright, Juliet Stevenson, Joely Richardson, and Bernard Hill.
- How is Drowning by Numbers rated?
- Drowning by Numbers currently scores 7.0 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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