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My Big Fat Greek Wedding

2002Movie1 h 35 minPG

ComedyDrama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic626.7Rotten Tomatoes76%73%

A heartwarming, uplifting comedy movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

Love is here to stay... so is her family.

A young Greek woman falls in love with a non-Greek and struggles to get her family to accept him while she comes to terms with her heritage and cultural identity.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Romantic Comedy
  • Multicultural Family Dynamics
  • Greek Cultural Celebration
  • Wholesome Feel-Good Film
  • Situational Humor
  • Coming-of-Age Romance
  • Warm and Inviting Atmosphere
  • Relatable Parental Conflict
  • Charming Ensemble Cast
  • Comfort Movie Classic

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Joel Zwick
Written by
Nia Vardalos
Produced by
Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Gary Goetzman
Music by
Alexander Janko, Chris Wilson

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Facts

April 19, 2002 · 1 h 35 min · PG

Released
April 19, 2002
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Greek
Made in
United States
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$369 million
Available in
43 countries

Tropes

Ivy League for Everyone, Annoying Younger Sibling, Pursue the Dream Job +9

  • Ivy League for Everyone
  • Annoying Younger Sibling
  • Pursue the Dream Job
  • Closer to Earth
  • From the Latin "Intro Ducere"
  • Impossibly Tacky Clothes
  • Fun with Foreign Languages
  • There Are Two Kinds of People in the World
  • Character Death
  • No Antagonist
  • Close-Knit Community
  • Demoted to Extra

12 of 89 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream My Big Fat Greek Wedding?"

Questions about My Big Fat Greek Wedding

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream My Big Fat Greek Wedding?

HBO MaxCinemax

In the United States, My Big Fat Greek Wedding streams on HBO Max and Cinemax. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 31 other countries.

Is My Big Fat Greek Wedding worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 76%, and Metacritic 62).

Is My Big Fat Greek Wedding okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is My Big Fat Greek Wedding good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will My Big Fat Greek Wedding make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Was My Big Fat Greek Wedding a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$369 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $5 million to make and earned $369 million worldwide, 73.7 times its budget.