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Why Did I Get Married?

2007·Movie
1h 53min·PG-13
IMDb6.0Metacritic546.7Rotten Tomatoes48%78%

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Big heart, strong craft.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Romance7
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Because we complete each other's sentences.

Eight married college friends plus one other non-friend (all of whom have achieved middle to upper class economic status) go to Colorado for their annual week-long reunion, but the mood shifts when one couple's infidelity comes to light. As secrets are revealed, each couple begins to question their own relationship.
Marriage TroublesInfidelityGroup DynamicsSecrets and LiesMiddle to Upper ClassRelationship DramaEmotional ConflictsSelf-Reflection

Crew

Directed by:
Tyler Perry
Written by:
Tyler Perry
Produced by:
Tyler Perry, Reuben Cannon
Composed by:
Aaron Zigman

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Questions about Why Did I Get Married?

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Why Did I Get Married? legally?

NetflixMovieSphere+

Why Did I Get Married? is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Why Did I Get Married? worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 48%, and Metacritic 54). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Why Did I Get Married? rated?

PG-13Sexual content

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

How long is Why Did I Get Married??

1 h 53 min

Why Did I Get Married? runs 1 h 53 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Why Did I Get Married??

Critics51
Audiences68

Not quite. Audiences rate Why Did I Get Married? higher (68) than critics (51). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Why Did I Get Married? a box office hit?

Budget$15 million
Box office$56 million

Yes. It cost about $15 million to make and earned $56 million worldwide, 3.7 times its budget.

What language is Why Did I Get Married? in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Why Did I Get Married??

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Why Did I Get Married? in 49 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Why Did I Get Married? use?

Outliving One's OffspringJerk with a Heart of GoldDramatic IronyOnly Sane by ComparisonEt Tu, Brute?Grievous Bottley HarmYou Are FatTake That!Tall, Dark, and HandsomeSmug SnakeThe Friend Nobody LikesSelf-Made Womanand 49 more

TV Tropes lists 61 storytelling tropes for Why Did I Get Married?, including Outliving One's Offspring, Jerk with a Heart of Gold, Dramatic Irony.