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The Wedding Singer

1998·Movie
1h 37min·PG-13

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No stream option in US yet.

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Big heart, funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply romantic and nostalgic

  • Romance9
  • Nostalgia9
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy5

World

History, show business, and pop culture

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

He's gonna party like it's 1985!

Robbie, a local rock star turned wedding singer, is dumped on the day of his wedding. Meanwhile, waitress Julia finally sets a wedding date with her fiancée Glenn. When Julia and Robbie meet and hit it off, they find that things are more complicated than anybody thought.
Romantic Comedy80s NostalgiaMusical ElementsFeel-GoodCharming PerformancesAdam Sandler ComedyWedding ThemedHeartwarming RomanceLighthearted

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Wedding Singer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Wedding Singer legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Wedding Singer worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 72%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Wedding Singer rated?

PG-13Strong languageSexual content

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and sexual content.

How long is The Wedding Singer?

1 h 37 min

The Wedding Singer runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Wedding Singer?

Critics66
Audiences73

Yes. Critics average 66 and audiences 73 out of 100, so both groups see The Wedding Singer much the same way.

Was The Wedding Singer a box office hit?

Budget$18 million
Box office$123 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $18 million to make and earned $123 million worldwide, 6.9 times its budget.

What language is The Wedding Singer in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Wedding Singer?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Wedding Singer in 72 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Wedding Singer use?

Unwitting Instigator of DoomMood Whiplash'80s HairMusical World HypothesesJerk with a Heart of GoldBitter Wedding SpeechSecond LoveMy Parents Are DeadDeadpan SnarkerNice, Mean, and In-BetweenDrowning My SorrowsJerkass Has a Pointand 99 more

TV Tropes lists 111 storytelling tropes for The Wedding Singer, including Unwitting Instigator of Doom, Mood Whiplash, '80s Hair.