My Best Friend's Wedding
It's about finding the love of your life. And deciding what to do about it.
1997 | 105m | English
Popularity: 2 (history)
| Director: | P.J. Hogan |
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| Writer: | Ronald Bass |
| Staring: |
| 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. | |
| Release Date: | Jun 19, 1997 |
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| Director: | P.J. Hogan |
| Writer: | Ronald Bass |
| Genres: | Comedy, Romance |
| Keywords | secret love, wedding reception, wedding, new love, chicago, illinois, love of one's life, man woman relationship, rehearsal dinner, restaurant critic, relationship sabotage |
| Production Companies | TriStar Pictures, Predawn Productions, Zucker Brothers Productions |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $299,288,605
Budget: $38,000,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 01, 2025 (Update) Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Julia Roberts | Julianne Potter |
| Dermot Mulroney | Michael O'Neal |
| Cameron Diaz | Kimmy Wallace |
| Rupert Everett | George Downes |
| Philip Bosco | Walter Wallace |
| M. Emmet Walsh | Joe O'Neal |
| Rachel Griffiths | Samantha Newhouse |
| Carrie Preston | Amanda Newhouse |
| Susan Sullivan | Isabelle Wallace |
| Christopher Masterson | Scotty O'Neal |
| Raci Alexander | Title Sequence Performer |
| Jennifer Garrett | Title Sequence Performer |
| Kelleia Sheerin | Title Sequence Performer |
| Bree Turner | Title Sequence Performer |
| Cassie Creasy | Flower Girl |
| Lucina Paquet | Kimmy's Grandma |
| Aida Baggio | Old Woman #2 |
| Shirley Kelly | Oldest Lady |
| George Bozonelos | Party Guest |
| Loretta Paoletti | Party Guest |
| Joseph Sikora | Stoner Guy #1 |
| Shale Marks | Stoner Guy #2 |
| Phillip Ingram | Wedding Singer |
| Rose Abdoo | Seamstress |
| JoBe Cerny | Tailor |
| Paul Giamatti | Bellman |
| Charlie Trotter | Charlie Trotter |
| Guillermo Téllez | Chef |
| Ned Schmidtke | Captain |
| Mark Swenson | Karaoke Singer |
| Mara Casey | Karaoke Girl |
| Tonray Ho | Karaoke Waitress |
| Michelle Hutchison | Drunken Trashy Girl |
| Robert Sutter | Crabhouse Pianist |
| Charlotte Zucker | Customer |
| Susan Breslau | Customer |
| Burton Zucker | Customer |
| Sharon Haight | Customer |
| Nydia Rodriguez Terracina | Walter's Secretary |
| Mike Bacarella | Office Janitor |
| Larry Santori | Conductor |
| Gene Janson | Sport Magazine Guy |
| Kevin Michael Doyle | Sport Magazine Guy |
| Scott Kuhagen | Werner |
| Sid Hillman | Dining Guest |
| Norman Merrill | Dining Guest |
| Renata Scott | Dining Guest |
| Anh Duong | Dining Guest |
| Harry Shearer | Jonathan P.E. Rice |
| Jennifer McComb | Excited Woman |
| Mary-Pat Green | Angry Woman |
| Davenia McFadden | Angrier Woman |
| Jo Farkas | Loony Woman |
| Chelcie Ross | Preist (uncredited) |
| Ray Uhler | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| Paul Adelstein | Brunch Guest (uncredited) |
| Stephanie Burton | Karaoke Patron (uncredited) |
| Kathi Copeland | Singing Chef (uncredited) |
| Amy Danles | Intro Bridesmaid #2 (uncredited) |
| Jerod Howard | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| Chris Lowe | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Molly Murphy | Train Conductor (uncredited) |
| Eric A. Pot | Florist (uncredited) |
| Chelcie Ross | Priest (uncredited) |
| Dominic Paolo Testa | Shopper (uncredited) |
| Robert Velo | Taylor (uncredited) |
| Johnny White | Karaoke Patron (uncredited) |
| Niko El Santo Zavero | Singing Waiter (uncredited) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Ronald Bass | Screenplay |
| László Kovács | Director of Photography |
| P.J. Hogan | Director |
| Karen Fletcher Trujillo | Art Direction |
| William Kemper Wright | Set Decoration |
| Linda Melazzo | Key Makeup Artist |
| John Morris | Supervising Sound Editor |
| Stacy Logan | Stunts |
| Richard Sylbert | Production Design |
| Richard Dean | Makeup Designer |
| Lyndell Quiyou | Hair Designer |
| Eric Heffron | First Assistant Director |
| Richard S. Lederer | Second Second Assistant Director |
| Daniel Maldonado | Stunts |
| Richmond L. Aguilar | Chief Lighting Technician |
| Dru Anne Carlson | Script Supervisor |
| Garth Craven | Editor |
| David Rubin | Casting |
| Deborah K. Dee | Key Hair Stylist |
| Karen Lynn Accattato | Makeup Artist |
| Noriko Watanabe | Makeup Department Head |
| Richard Oswald | Second Assistant Director |
| Tom Ryba | Special Effects Coordinator |
| Brian Christensen | Stunts |
| Gerrit Dangremond | "B" Camera Operator |
| Bonnie Greenberg | Music Supervisor |
| Kay Whipple | Stunts |
| George Kohut | "A" Camera Operator |
| Suzanne Tenner | Still Photographer |
| Wenden K. Baldwin | Title Designer |
| James Newton Howard | Original Music Composer |
| Lisa Fruchtman | Editor |
| Linda Perlin | Stunts |
| Rick LeFevour | Stunt Coordinator |
| Jeffrey Kurland | Costume Design |
| Anne Morgan | Hair Department Head |
| Patricia Whitcher | Unit Production Manager |
| Eddie J. Fernandez | Stunts |
| James Fierro | Stunts |
| Carl Paoli | Stunt Double |
| Mark Harper | Stunts |
| Toni Basil | Choreographer |
| Tom Lowell | Stunts |
| John Glaser | Assistant Costume Designer |
| Ray Conchado | Production Assistant |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Gil Netter | Executive Producer |
| Ronald Bass | Producer |
| Jerry Zucker | Producer |
| Patricia Whitcher | Executive Producer |
| Bill Johnson | Associate Producer |
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**I've seen much better romantic comedies.** I'm not a fan of romantic comedies, but I recognize their value and quality. There are a number of very good romantic comedies, in fact, but I'm sorry to say this isn't one of the brightest. Watching the movie, I felt that a lot of its success or fa ... ilure depends on how much each viewer likes the main character... and I didn't really feel like I sympathize with her. This character's personality is non-existent... to the point of only discovering that she is in love with her best friend when she is on the verge of seeing him in the arms of another girl. Is it really that difficult to know your own feelings and understand when you love someone? The script, by the way, is basically based on this premise, and the subsequent struggle to prevent him from actually getting married. It should be mentioned that the two characters had an agreement to marry if they reached the age of 28, which brings us back to that worn out “old spinster” cliché. And of course, there is a homosexual in the middle of this story: a very blatant and stereotypical gay, which should sound offensive to any legitimate homosexual (I believe). Julia Roberts has shown us her talent many times, and there are several films of hers that I could recommend if asked. However, the actress doesn't do a good job here. I don't know how far this could have been a consequence of poor direction and a pathetic conception of her character, but the actress didn't do well, even though she tries to be nice. For anyone who wants to see her in great shape in a good romantic comedy, there are better movies available. On the other hand, Cameron Diaz reasonably gets rid of what he has in his hands, but he is not in a film that allows him to shine more. Rupert Everett is disappointing and one-dimensional, and Dermot Mulroney doesn't do more than the bare minimum.
I don't know why I like this movie. I think it's just because of how crazy funny Julia Roberts starts acting when she finds out her best friend is getting married. Kind of reminds me of some of my crazy ex's. ...