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ComedyRomance

My Best Friend's Wedding

- It's about finding the love of your life. And deciding what to do about it.

When she receives word that her longtime platonic pal Michael O'Neal is getting married to debutante Kimberly Wallace, food critic Julianne Potter realizes her true feelings for Michael -- and sets out to sabotage the wedding.

Release Date : 1997-06-19

Language :EnglishFrenchItalian

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : TriStar PicturesZucker Brothers ProductionsPredawn Productions

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Julia Roberts

Character Name : Julianne Potter

Original Name : Julia Roberts

Gender : Female

Dermot Mulroney

Character Name : Michael O'Neal

Original Name : Dermot Mulroney

Gender : Male

Cameron Diaz

Character Name : Kimmy Wallace

Original Name : Cameron Diaz

Gender : Female

Rupert Everett

Character Name : George Downes

Original Name : Rupert Everett

Gender : Male

Philip Bosco

Character Name : Walter Wallace

Original Name : Philip Bosco

Gender : Male

M. Emmet Walsh

Character Name : Joe O'Neal

Original Name : M. Emmet Walsh

Gender : Male

Rachel Griffiths

Character Name : Samantha Newhouse

Original Name : Rachel Griffiths

Gender : Female

Carrie Preston

Character Name : Amanda Newhouse

Original Name : Carrie Preston

Gender : Female

Susan Sullivan

Character Name : Isabelle Wallace

Original Name : Susan Sullivan

Gender : Female

Christopher Masterson

Character Name : Scotty O'Neal

Original Name : Christopher Masterson

Gender : Male

Raci Alexander

Character Name : Title Sequence Performer

Original Name : Raci Alexander

Gender : Female

Jennifer Garrett

Character Name : Title Sequence Performer

Original Name : Jennifer Garrett

Gender : Female

Kelleia Sheerin

Character Name : Title Sequence Performer

Original Name : Kelleia Sheerin

Gender : Female

Bree Turner

Character Name : Title Sequence Performer

Original Name : Bree Turner

Gender : Female

Cassie Creasy

Character Name : Flower Girl

Original Name : Cassie Creasy

Gender : Female

Lucina Paquet

Character Name : Kimmy's Grandma

Original Name : Lucina Paquet

Gender : Female

Aida Baggio

Character Name : Old Woman #2

Original Name : Aida Baggio

Gender : Female

Shirley Kelly

Character Name : Oldest Lady

Original Name : Shirley Kelly

Gender : Female

George Bozonelos

Character Name : Party Guest

Original Name : George Bozonelos

Gender : Male

Loretta Paoletti

Character Name : Party Guest

Original Name : Loretta Paoletti

Gender : Female

Joseph Sikora

Character Name : Stoner Guy #1

Original Name : Joseph Sikora

Gender : Male

Shale Marks

Character Name : Stoner Guy #2

Original Name : Shale Marks

Gender : Male

Phillip Ingram

Character Name : Wedding Singer

Original Name : Phillip Ingram

Gender : Male

Rose Abdoo

Character Name : Seamstress

Original Name : Rose Abdoo

Gender : Female

JoBe Cerny

Character Name : Tailor

Original Name : JoBe Cerny

Gender : Male

Paul Giamatti

Character Name : Bellman

Original Name : Paul Giamatti

Gender : Male

Charlie Trotter

Character Name : Charlie Trotter

Original Name : Charlie Trotter

Gender : Male

Guillermo Téllez

Character Name : Chef

Original Name : Guillermo Téllez

Gender : Male

Ned Schmidtke

Character Name : Captain

Original Name : Ned Schmidtke

Gender : Male

Mark Swenson

Character Name : Karaoke Singer

Original Name : Mark Swenson

Gender : Male

Mara Casey

Character Name : Karaoke Girl

Original Name : Mara Casey

Gender : Female

Tonray Ho

Character Name : Karaoke Waitress

Original Name : Tonray Ho

Gender : Female

Michelle Hutchison

Character Name : Drunken Trashy Girl

Original Name : Michelle Hutchison

Gender : Female

Robert Sutter

Character Name : Crabhouse Pianist

Original Name : Robert Sutter

Gender : Male

Charlotte Zucker

Character Name : Customer

Original Name : Charlotte Zucker

Gender : Female

Susan Breslau

Character Name : Customer

Original Name : Susan Breslau

Gender : Female

Burton Zucker

Character Name : Customer

Original Name : Burton Zucker

Gender : Male

Sharon Haight

Character Name : Customer

Original Name : Sharon Haight

Gender : Female

Nydia Rodriguez Terracina

Character Name : Walter's Secretary

Original Name : Nydia Rodriguez Terracina

Gender : Female

Mike Bacarella

Character Name : Office Janitor

Original Name : Mike Bacarella

Gender : Male

Larry Santori

Character Name : Conductor

Original Name : Larry Santori

Gender : Male

Gene Janson

Character Name : Sport Magazine Guy

Original Name : Gene Janson

Gender : Male

Kevin Michael Doyle

Character Name : Sport Magazine Guy

Original Name : Kevin Michael Doyle

Gender : Male

Scott Kuhagen

Character Name : Werner

Original Name : Scott Kuhagen

Gender : Male

Sid Hillman

Character Name : Dining Guest

Original Name : Sid Hillman

Gender : Male

Norman Merrill

Character Name : Dining Guest

Original Name : Norman Merrill

Gender : Male

Renata Scott

Character Name : Dining Guest

Original Name : Renata Scott

Gender : Female

Anh Duong

Character Name : Dining Guest

Original Name : Anh Duong

Gender : Female

Harry Shearer

Character Name : Jonathan P.E. Rice

Original Name : Harry Shearer

Gender : Male

Jennifer McComb

Character Name : Excited Woman

Original Name : Jennifer McComb

Gender : Female

Mary-Pat Green

Character Name : Angry Woman

Original Name : Mary-Pat Green

Gender : Female

Davenia McFadden

Character Name : Angrier Woman

Original Name : Davenia McFadden

Gender : Female

Jo Farkas

Character Name : Loony Woman

Original Name : Jo Farkas

Gender : Female

Chelcie Ross

Character Name : Preist (uncredited)

Original Name : Chelcie Ross

Gender : Male

Ray Uhler

Character Name : Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Original Name : Ray Uhler

Gender : Male

Paul Adelstein

Character Name : Brunch Guest (uncredited)

Original Name : Paul Adelstein

Gender : Male

Stephanie Burton

Character Name : Karaoke Patron (uncredited)

Original Name : Stephanie Burton

Gender : Female

Kathi Copeland

Character Name : Singing Chef (uncredited)

Original Name : Kathi Copeland

Gender : Female

Amy Danles

Character Name : Intro Bridesmaid #2 (uncredited)

Original Name : Amy Danles

Gender : Female

Jerod Howard

Character Name : Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Original Name : Jerod Howard

Gender : Male

Chris Lowe

Character Name : Party Guest (uncredited)

Original Name : Chris Lowe

Gender : Male

Molly Murphy

Character Name : Train Conductor (uncredited)

Original Name : Molly Murphy

Gender : Female

Eric A. Pot

Character Name : Florist (uncredited)

Original Name : Eric A. Pot

Gender : Male

Chelcie Ross

Character Name : Priest (uncredited)

Original Name : Chelcie Ross

Gender : Male

Dominic Paolo Testa

Character Name : Shopper (uncredited)

Original Name : Dominic Paolo Testa

Gender : Male

Robert Velo

Character Name : Taylor (uncredited)

Original Name : Robert Velo

Gender : Male

Johnny White

Character Name : Karaoke Patron (uncredited)

Original Name : Johnny White

Gender : Male

Niko El Santo Zavero

Character Name : Singing Waiter (uncredited)

Original Name : Niko El Santo Zavero

Gender : Male

Reviews

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Filipe Manuel Neto

@FilipeManuelNeto

2022-10-10

**I've seen much better romantic comedies.** I'm not a fan of romantic comedies, but I recognize their value and quality. There are a number of very good romantic comedies, in fact, but I'm sorry to say this isn't one of the brightest. Watching the movie, I felt that a lot of its success or failure depends on how much each viewer likes the main character... and I didn't really feel like I sympathize with her. This character's personality is non-existent... to the point of only discovering that she is in love with her best friend when she is on the verge of seeing him in the arms of another girl. Is it really that difficult to know your own feelings and understand when you love someone? The script, by the way, is basically based on this premise, and the subsequent struggle to prevent him from actually getting married. It should be mentioned that the two characters had an agreement to marry if they reached the age of 28, which brings us back to that worn out “old spinster” cliché. And of course, there is a homosexual in the middle of this story: a very blatant and stereotypical gay, which should sound offensive to any legitimate homosexual (I believe). Julia Roberts has shown us her talent many times, and there are several films of hers that I could recommend if asked. However, the actress doesn't do a good job here. I don't know how far this could have been a consequence of poor direction and a pathetic conception of her character, but the actress didn't do well, even though she tries to be nice. For anyone who wants to see her in great shape in a good romantic comedy, there are better movies available. On the other hand, Cameron Diaz reasonably gets rid of what he has in his hands, but he is not in a film that allows him to shine more. Rupert Everett is disappointing and one-dimensional, and Dermot Mulroney doesn't do more than the bare minimum.

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Andre Gonzales

@SoSmooth1982

2023-07-20

I don't know why I like this movie. I think it's just because of how crazy funny Julia Roberts starts acting when she finds out her best friend is getting married. Kind of reminds me of some of my crazy ex's.