There's Something About Mary

Name: There's Something About Mary
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Released: 1998-07-15
Cast: Cameron Diaz, Matt Dillon, Ben Stiller, Lee Evans, Chris Elliott

1998 | 120 min | Romance, Comedy

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It made about 16 times its budget, it earned strong reviews (84% 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.
The mood: Light and funny, romantic.
The pace: Breezy, at 2 hr.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.

For Ted, prom night went about as bad as it’s possible for any night to go. Thirteen years later, he finally gets another chance with his old prom date, only to run up against other suitors including the sleazy detective he hired to find her.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Box office & staying powerVery strong
$370 million worldwide on a $23 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 489K people sought it out in the past year