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The Wedding Planner

2001·Movie
1h 43min·PG-13
IMDb5.4Metacritic335.8Rotten Tomatoes17%59%

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NetflixThe RokuSony Pictures Core

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Funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply romantic and hopeful

  • Romance10
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

A romantic comedy about love, destiny and other events you just can't plan for.

San Francisco's premiere wedding planner, Mary Fiore is rescued from an accident by the man of her dreams, pediatrician Steve Edison, only to find he is the fiancé of her latest client. As Mary continues making their wedding arrangements, she and Steve are put into a string of uncomfortable situations that force them to face their mutual attraction.
Romantic ComedyFeel-GoodCharming Love StoryPredictable ComfortLighthearted EscapismSan Francisco SettingWedding ThemeClassic Rom-Com TropeStar Chemistry

Crew

Directed by:
Adam Shankman, Gary Marcus, Sharron Reynolds-Enriquez
Written by:
Pamela Falk, Michael Ellis
Produced by:
Meg Ryan, Nigel Sinclair, Gigi Pritzker
Composed by:
Mary Ramos, Michelle Kuznetsky Silverman, Mervyn Warren

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Wedding Planner

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Where can I stream The Wedding Planner legally?

NetflixThe RokuSony Pictures Core

The Wedding Planner is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Wedding Planner worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41/100 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 17%, and Metacritic 33). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Wedding Planner rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is The Wedding Planner?

1 h 43 min

The Wedding Planner runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Wedding Planner?

Critics25
Audiences57

Not quite. Audiences rate The Wedding Planner higher (57) than critics (25). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Wedding Planner a box office hit?

Budget$35 million
Box office$95 million

Yes. It cost about $35 million to make and earned $95 million worldwide, 2.7 times its budget.

What language is The Wedding Planner in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Germany, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Wedding Planner?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Wedding Planner in 74 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Wedding Planner use?

Death by MaterialismRescue RomanceCourthouse WeddingDance of RomanceHospital SurpriseSassy SecretaryHypocritical HumorAmazingly Embarrassing ParentsMarriage Before RomanceArranged MarriageNon Sequitur, *Thud*Held Gazeand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 storytelling tropes for The Wedding Planner, including Death by Materialism, Rescue Romance, Courthouse Wedding.