Muriel's Wedding (1994)

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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.

Director: P.J. Hogan
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 106 min
Release Date:
Filmori Rating: 4.5/5 (1 ratings)

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Peter Best
Cinematography: Martin McGrath
Editing: Jill Bilcock
Production: CiBy 2000, Film Victoria, House & Moorhouse Films
Country: Australia, France
Language: English, 日本語
Budget: $3M
Box Office: $15M
Original Language: en

Themes

Childhood Friends Reunited After Years, Platonic Love and Silent Suffering, Neighbor Feud and the Path to Reconciliation, Friendship and Bonds, Olympic Spirit and Sports

Keywords

daughter, individual, friendship, dreams, love of one's life, becoming an adult, return, overweight, province, bathing, olympic games, boredom, empowerment

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Muriel's Wedding about?
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.
Who directed Muriel's Wedding?
Muriel's Wedding was directed by P.J. Hogan.
Who stars in Muriel's Wedding?
Muriel's Wedding stars Toni Collette, Bill Hunter, Rachel Griffiths, Sophie Lee, Jeanie Drynan, Gennie Nevinson.
How long is Muriel's Wedding?
Muriel's Wedding has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
What genre is Muriel's Wedding?
Muriel's Wedding is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
What is the Filmori rating for Muriel's Wedding?
Muriel's Wedding has a Filmori rating of 4.5/5 based on 1 ratings.
What is the budget of Muriel's Wedding?
Muriel's Wedding had a budget of $3M.
How much did Muriel's Wedding gross?
Muriel's Wedding grossed $15M worldwide.
Where was Muriel's Wedding produced?
Muriel's Wedding was produced in Australia, France.
What are the themes of Muriel's Wedding?
The themes of Muriel's Wedding include: Childhood Friends Reunited After Years, Platonic Love and Silent Suffering, Neighbor Feud and the Path to Reconciliation, Friendship and Bonds, Olympic Spirit and Sports.