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Rachel Getting Married

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2008 | 113 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (84% 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 anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Manchester by the Sea, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Emotional (bring tissues).
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 53 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect drug use.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A young woman who has been in and out from rehab for the past 10 years returns home for the weekend for her sister's wedding.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 85 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.3 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: 14th Critics' Choice Awards: Best Actress. Also nominated for 1 Golden Globe, 1 SAG Award and 1 more Critics' Choice Award. Plus 18 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $17 million worldwide on a $12 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 279K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jonathan Demme

  • Anne HathawayKym Buchman
  • Rosemarie DeWittRachel Buchman
  • Bill IrwinPaul Buchman
  • Debra WingerAbby Buchman
  • Tunde AdebimpeSidney Williams
  • Mather ZickelKieran
  • Anna Deavere SmithCarol
  • Anisa GeorgeEmma
  • Robyn HitchcockWedding Guest
  • 'Sister' Carol EastWedding Guest