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My Best Friend's Wedding

1997Movie1 h 45 minPG-13

ComedyRomance
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic516.6Rotten Tomatoes75%73%

A deeply romantic, nostalgic comedy movie about everyday modern life, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Classic Rom-Com
  • Julia Roberts Charm
  • Nostalgic 90s Vibe
  • Wedding Chaos Comedy
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Sharp Dialogue
  • Memorable Soundtrack
  • Friendship Dynamics
  • Light Drama

Cast

24 of 38

Crew

Directed by
P.J. Hogan
Written by
Ronald Bass
Produced by
Jerry Zucker, Ronald Bass
Music by
James Newton Howard

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 19, 1997 · 1 h 45 min · PG-13

Released
June 19, 1997
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
French, Italian
Made in
United States
Budget
$38 million
Box office
$299 million
Available in
118 countries

Tropes

Relationship Sabotage, Fallback Marriage Pact, Heroic BSoD +9

  • Relationship Sabotage
  • Fallback Marriage Pact
  • Heroic BSoD
  • Ivy League for Everyone
  • Ridiculously Inappropriate Vehicle
  • Noodle Incident
  • I Want My Beloved to Be Happy
  • Helium Speech
  • Chick Flick
  • Protagonist Journey to Villain
  • Must Make Amends
  • It's All About Me

12 of 52 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream My Best Friend's Wedding?"

Questions about My Best Friend's Wedding

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream My Best Friend's Wedding?

In the United States, you can rent or buy My Best Friend's Wedding from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 80 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is My Best Friend's Wedding worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 51).

Is My Best Friend's Wedding okay for kids?

PG-13Strong languageSexual content

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is My Best Friend's Wedding good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will My Best Friend's Wedding make me laugh?

Funny

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

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 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 tropes for it, including Relationship Sabotage, Fallback Marriage Pact, and Heroic BSoD.