Four Weddings and a Funeral

Name: Four Weddings and a Funeral
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 1994-03-09
Cast: Hugh Grant, Andie MacDowell, Kristin Scott Thomas, Simon Callow, James Fleet

1994 | 117 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It collected a shelf of major awards, it made about 56 times its budget and people are still talking about it. 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. 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 1 hr 57 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Over the course of five social occasions, a committed bachelor must consider the notion that he may have discovered love.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
AwardsVery strong
Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor – Musical or Comedy. Won 4 BAFTAs: BAFTA Awards: Best Film, BAFTA Awards: Best Direction, BAFTA Awards: Best Actor, BAFTA Awards: Best Supporting Actress. Won 1 WGA Award: Writers Guild of America Awards: Best Original Screenplay. Also nominated for 2 Oscars, 3 more Golden Globes and 6 more BAFTAs. Plus 11 other awards.
Box office & staying powerVery strong
$246 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 591K people sought it out in the past year