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Bridesmaids

2011·Movie
2h 5min·R

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Very funny, strong craft.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and cringe comedy

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Cringe Humor9
  • Physical Comedy8

World

Everyday modern life and family

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Save the date.

Annie's life is a mess. But when she finds out her lifetime best friend is engaged, she simply must serve as Lillian's maid of honor. Though lovelorn and broke, Annie bluffs her way through the expensive and bizarre rituals. With one chance to get it perfect, she’ll show Lillian and her bridesmaids just how far you’ll go for someone you love.
Raunchy ComedyFemale FriendshipCringe HumorWedding ChaosRelatable StrugglesGross-Out ComedyHeartfelt MomentsEnsemble PerformanceHilarious Misadventures

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Bridesmaids

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Where can I stream Bridesmaids legally?

Bridesmaids is included with a subscription to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Bridesmaids worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bridesmaids rated?

RStrong languageSexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Bridesmaids?

2 h 5 min

Bridesmaids runs 2 h 5 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bridesmaids?

Critics82
Audiences71

Not quite. Critics rate Bridesmaids higher (82) than audiences (71). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Bridesmaids a box office hit?

Budget$33 million
Box office$288 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $33 million to make and earned $288 million worldwide, 8.9 times its budget.

What language is Bridesmaids in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Bridesmaids?

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

What tropes does Bridesmaids use?

AcrofaticShout-OutPotty FailureTastes Like DisdainBeauty Is Never TarnishedWake Up Make UpAll Girls Want Bad BoysNot Even Bothering with the AccentEstablishing Character MomentCringe ComedyLast-Minute HookupGrowling Gutand 116 more

TV Tropes lists 128 storytelling tropes for Bridesmaids, including Acrofatic, Shout-Out, Potty Failure.