Muriel's Wedding
Seen it?1994 | 106 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (79% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
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 Jerry Maguire or The Peanut Butter Falcon, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Socially awkward Muriel Heslop wants nothing more than to get married. Unfortunately, due to her oppressive politician father, Muriel has never even been on a date. Ostracized by her more socially adept friends, Muriel runs into fellow outcast Rhonda Epinstalk, and the two move from their small Australian town to the big city of Sydney, where Muriel changes her name and begins the arduous task of redesigning her life to match her fantasies.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 63 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe, 1 BAFTA and 1 WGA Award.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$15 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 239K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by P.J. Hogan
- Toni ColletteMuriel Heslop
- Bill HunterBill Heslop
- Rachel GriffithsRhonda Epinstalk
- Sophie LeeTania Degano
- Jeanie DrynanBetty Heslop
- Gennie NevinsonDeidre Chambers
- Daniel LapaineDavid Van Arckle
- Matt DayBrice Nobes
- Roz HammondCheryl
- Belinda (Belle) JarrettJanine