My Best Friend's Wedding

"Julianne fell in love with her best friend the day he decided to marry someone else."

1997 1h 45m EN

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6.6

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★6.6TMDB · 2,980

ComedyRomance

Synopsis

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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.

“Julianne fell in love with her best friend the day he decided to marry someone else.”

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Cast

Julia Roberts
Julianne Potter
Dermot Mulroney
Michael O'Neal
Cameron Diaz
Kimmy Wallace
Rupert Everett
George Downes
Philip Bosco
Walter Wallace
M. Emmet Walsh
Joe O'Neal
Rachel Griffiths
Samantha Newhouse
Carrie Preston
Amanda Newhouse

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: P.J. Hogan
Writers: Ronald Bass
Languages: English, French, Italian
Countries: United States of America

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MONEY

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Made its money back 7.9× over at the box office.

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2 / 8

ERA

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29 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: English, French, Italian.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by P.J. Hogan, shot by László Kovács. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by James Newton Howard. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Lisa Fruchtman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Julia Roberts and Dermot Mulroney and Cameron Diaz carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Julianne fell in love with her best friend the day he decided to marry someone else.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

P.J. Hogan directs. László Kovács behind the camera. James Newton Howard scores. Lisa Fruchtman cuts. Made its budget back several times over at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English, French, Italian.

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1Made its money back 7.9× over at the box office.
229 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Dialogue crosses 3 languages: English, French, Italian.
4Directed by P.J. Hogan, shot by László Kovács. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by James Newton Howard. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Lisa Fruchtman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Julia Roberts and Dermot Mulroney and Cameron Diaz carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "Julianne fell in love with her best friend the day he decided to marry someone else.".
9IMDB entry: tt0119738 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Classified under 10 themes, including "chicago, illinois", "secret love", "new love", "love of one's life".

The technical file

Cinematography: László Kovács
Original score: James Newton Howard
Editing: Lisa Fruchtman
Production design: Richard Sylbert
Costume design: Jeffrey Kurland
Makeup / hair: Anne Morgan
Stunt coordinator: Rick LeFevour
Runtime: 105 min · 1h 45m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $38,000,000
Box office: $299,288,605
Return: 788% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)

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Filipe Manuel Neto2022-10-10
★ 2/10
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.
Andre Gonzales2023-07-20
★ 8/10
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.
Alunauwie2025-09-29
★ 9/10
My Best Friend’s Wedding delivers a light and heartfelt romantic comedy with a well-structured plot, charming performances, and a memorable soundtrack that enhances each scene. While some character decisions may feel unrealistic—like Julie’s access to private spaces or Kimmy’s quick trust—the film still captures relatable emotions around unspoken love and the fear of losing someone. Ultimately, it’s a fun, bittersweet story that resonates with those who’ve ever faced love at the wrong time. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)