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Rachel Getting Married

2008·Movie
1h 53min·R
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply moving and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Pathos9
  • Catharsis8

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Dark Humor5

World

Family, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

The perfect weekend for a wedding… but the storm is coming.

A young woman who has been in and out from rehab for the past 10 years returns home for the weekend for her sister's wedding.
Dysfunctional Family DynamicsRealistic Family DramaWedding WeekendCharacter-Driven NarrativeRedemption and ForgivenessSibling RivalryAddiction RecoveryEmotional HonestyIndie Film Aesthetic

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Rachel Getting Married

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Where can I stream Rachel Getting Married legally?

Rachel Getting Married is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also 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 Rachel Getting Married worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 85). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Rachel Getting Married rated?

RDrug useStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: drug use and strong language.

How long is Rachel Getting Married?

1 h 53 min

Rachel Getting Married runs 1 h 53 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Rachel Getting Married?

Critics85
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate Rachel Getting Married higher (85) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Rachel Getting Married a box office hit?

Budget$12 million
Box office$17 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $12 million to make and earned $17 million worldwide, 1.4 times its budget.

What language is Rachel Getting Married in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Rachel Getting Married?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Rachel Getting Married in 136 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Rachel Getting Married use?

Title DropConsummate LiarAmbiguously JewishLeft the Background Music OnOscar BaitAnd StarringCreator CameoStepford SmilerDysfunctional FamilyDramedyTropaholics AnonymousForeshadowingand 21 more

TV Tropes lists 33 storytelling tropes for Rachel Getting Married, including Title Drop, Consummate Liar, Ambiguously Jewish.