American Wedding
Seen it?2003 | 103 min | Comedy, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 4 times its budget, but middling reviews (53% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
With high school a distant memory, Jim and Michelle are getting married — and in a hurry, since Jim's grandmother is sick and wants to see him walk down the aisle — prompting Stifler to throw the ultimate bachelor party. And Jim's dad is reliable as ever, doling out advice no one wants to hear.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
53% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$231 million worldwide on a $55 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 165K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jesse Dylan
- Jason BiggsJim Levenstein
- Molly CheekJim's Mom
- Alyson HanniganMichelle Flaherty
- January JonesCadence Flaherty
- Thomas Ian NicholasKevin Myers
- Seann William ScottSteve Stifler
- Eddie Kaye ThomasPaul Finch
- Fred WillardHarold Flaherty
- Eugene LevyJim's Dad
- Deborah RushMary Flaherty