Honeymoon in Vegas
Seen it?1992 | 96 min | Comedy, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 5.7 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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. If you loved Bridesmaids, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
On her deathbed, a mother makes her son promise never to get married, which scars him with psychological blocks to a commitment with his girlfriend. They finally decide to tie the knot in Vegas, but a wealthy gambler arranges for the man to lose $65K in a poker game and offers to clear the debt for a weekend with his fiancée.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
65% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$35 million worldwide on a $25 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 81K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Andrew Bergman
- James CaanTommy Korman
- Nicolas CageJack Singer
- Sarah Jessica ParkerBetsy / Donna
- Pat MoritaMahi Mahi
- Johnny WilliamsJohnny Sandwich
- John CapodiceSally Molars
- Robert CostanzoSidney Tomashefsky
- Anne BancroftBea Singer
- Peter BoyleChief Orman
- Burton GilliamRoy