Mamma Mia!
Seen it?2008 | 108 min | Comedy, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It made about 12 times its budget and people are still talking about it, though it had middling reviews (55% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Our take: Pure, unembarrassed fun: ABBA songs, a Greek island and a cast clearly having the time of their lives. It knows exactly what it is.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
A spirited young bride-to-be living with her single mother on a small Greek island secretly invites three of her mother's ex-boyfriends in hope of finding her biological father to walk her down the aisle.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
55% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes and 3 BAFTAs.
- Box office & staying powerVery strong
$610 million worldwide on a $52 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 935K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Phyllida Lloyd
- Amanda SeyfriedSophie Sheridan
- Meryl StreepDonna Sheridan
- Pierce BrosnanSam Carmichael
- Colin FirthHarry Bright
- Stellan SkarsgårdBill Anderson
- Christine BaranskiTanya Chesham-Leigh
- Julie WaltersRosie Mulligan
- Dominic CooperSky Rymand
- Niall BuggyFather Alex
- Ashley LilleyAli