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My Best Friend's Wedding

1997·Movie
1h 45min·PG-13

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No stream option in US yet.

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Funny, strong craft.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Tension6
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Cringe Humor7

World

Everyday modern life

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure Escapism

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About

Julianne fell in love with her best friend the day he decided to marry someone else.

When she receives word that her longtime platonic pal Michael O'Neal is getting married to debutante Kimberly Wallace, food critic Julianne Potter realizes her true feelings for Michael -- and sets out to sabotage the wedding.
Romantic ComedySabotage PlotUnrequited LoveFeel-GoodIconic 90s FilmCharming CastHumorous MisadventuresFriendship & RomanceEmpoweringUplifting

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream My Best Friend's Wedding legally?

You can 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 My Best Friend's Wedding worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is My Best Friend's Wedding rated?

PG-13

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

How long is My Best Friend's Wedding?

1 h 45 min

My Best Friend's Wedding runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on My Best Friend's Wedding?

Critics63
Audiences68

Yes. Critics average 63 and audiences 68 out of 100, so both groups see My Best Friend's Wedding much the same way.

Was My Best Friend's Wedding a box office hit?

Budget$38 million
Box office$299 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $38 million to make and earned $299 million worldwide, 7.9 times its budget.

What language is My Best Friend's Wedding in?

EnglishFrenchItalian

It was made in English, with some French, Italian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch My Best Friend's Wedding?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for My Best Friend's Wedding in 118 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does My Best Friend's Wedding use?

Relationship SabotageFallback Marriage PactHeroic BSoDIvy League for EveryoneRidiculously Inappropriate VehicleNoodle IncidentI Want My Beloved to Be HappyHelium SpeechChick FlickProtagonist Journey to VillainMust Make AmendsIt's All About Meand 40 more

TV Tropes lists 52 storytelling tropes for My Best Friend's Wedding, including Relationship Sabotage, Fallback Marriage Pact, Heroic BSoD.