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Runaway Bride

1999·Movie
1h 56min·PG
IMDb5.6Metacritic395.4Rotten Tomatoes45%52%

Where to watch

NetflixParamount+KanopyHoopla

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Runaway Bride fingerprint

Funny, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply romantic and hopeful

  • Romance9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Cringe Humor5

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

Catch her if you can.

Having already left three grooms at the altar, Maggie Carpenter is branded "the runaway bride" by jaded New York journalist Ike Graham. But, after his facts are called into question, Ike races to Maggie's hometown to save his reputation and report on her upcoming fourth trip down the aisle – during which he's convinced she'll run again. Though he's there on a muckraking mission, Ike can't help but fall for this breathtaking heartbreaker.
Classic Romantic ComedyCharming PerformancesFeel-Good StoryRelationship DynamicsHumorous EscapismPredictable ComfortSmall-Town CharmLate 90s AestheticHeartwarming

Crew

Directed by:
Garry Marshall, Ellen H. Schwartz, Scott Marshall
Written by:
Josann McGibbon, Sara Parriott
Produced by:
Tom Rosenberg, Ted Field, Ellen H. Schwartz
Composed by:
James Newton Howard, Diane Warren, Kathy Nelson

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Runaway Bride

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Runaway Bride legally?

NetflixParamount+KanopyHoopla

Runaway Bride is included with a subscription to Netflix and Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. 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 Runaway Bride worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 45%, and Metacritic 39). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Runaway Bride rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Runaway Bride?

1 h 56 min

Runaway Bride runs 1 h 56 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Runaway Bride?

Critics42
Audiences54

Not quite. Audiences rate Runaway Bride higher (54) than critics (42). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Runaway Bride a box office hit?

Budget$70 million
Box office$310 million

Yes. It cost about $70 million to make and earned $310 million worldwide, 4.4 times its budget.

What language is Runaway Bride in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Runaway Bride?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Runaway Bride in 60 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Runaway Bride use?

Throw the Dog a BoneWorking with the ExRunaway BrideShaming the MobArc WordsBalcony EscapeExtreme DoormatWhy Waste a Wedding?Side BetHooked Up AfterwardsIronic EchoCommitment Issuesand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for Runaway Bride, including Throw the Dog a Bone, Working with the Ex, Runaway Bride.