The Big Wedding (2013) movie poster

The Big Wedding (2013)

"It's never too late to start acting like a family."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 69%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 18% (RT: 7%, MC: 28) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Comedy

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Director
Justin Zackham
Runtime
1h 30m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.8/10 (1,211 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
7%
Metacritic
28
Cast
Robert De Niro as Don Griffin
Diane Keaton as Ellie Griffin
Ben Barnes as Alejandro 'Alex' Soto Griffin
Amanda Seyfried as Missy O'Connor
Susan Sarandon as Beatrice 'Bebe' McBride
Katherine Heigl as Lyla Griffin
Topher Grace as Jared Griffin
Christine Ebersole as Muffin O'Connor
It's divisive. Only 69% of audiences liked it based on 1,211 votes. Critics scored it lower at 18%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
To the amusement of their adult children and friends, long-divorced couple Don and Ellie Griffin are forced to play the happy couple for the sake of their adopted son's wedding after his ultra conservative Catholic biological mother unexpectedly decides to fly halfway across the world to attend. With all of the wedding guests looking on, the Griffins are hilariously forced to confront their past, present and future - and hopefully avoid killing each other in the process. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of The Big Wedding was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated comedy films of 2013 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

The Big Wedding is a 2013 comedy film directed by Justin Zackham. To the amusement of their adult children and friends, long-divorced couple Don and Ellie Griffin are forced to play the happy couple for the sake of their adopted son's wedding after his ultra conservative Catholic biological mother unexpectedly decides to fly halfway across the world to attend. With all of the wedding guests looking on, the Griffins are hilariously forced to confront their past, present and future - and hopefully avoid killing each other in the process.

The film has been rated by 1,211 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, The Big Wedding delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

The Big Wedding (2013) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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