Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
Seen it?2025 | 124 min | Romance, Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention, though it had a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 4 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Bridget Jones navigates life as a widow and single mum with the help of her family, friends, and former lover, Daniel. Back to work and on the apps, she's pursued by a younger man and maybe – just maybe – her son's science teacher.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Awards: Best Movie Made for Television. Also nominated for 1 BAFTA, 1 more Critics' Choice Award and 1 DGA Award. Plus 6 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$140 million worldwide on a $50 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 524K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Morris
- Renée ZellwegerBridget Jones
- Chiwetel EjioforScott Walliker
- Leo WoodallRoxby 'Roxster' McDuff
- Hugh GrantDaniel Cleaver
- Jim BroadbentColin Jones
- Gemma JonesPamela Jones
- Colin FirthMark Darcy
- Sarah SolemaniMiranda
- Josette SimonTalitha
- Nico ParkerChloe