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My Best Friend's Wedding
My Best Friend's Wedding
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.
rating
6.564
runtime
105 min

Release

1997-06-19

Cast

Julia Roberts
Julia Roberts
as Julianne Potter
Dermot Mulroney
Dermot Mulroney
as Michael O'Neal
Cameron Diaz
Cameron Diaz
as Kimmy Wallace
Rupert Everett
Rupert Everett
as George Downes
Philip Bosco
Philip Bosco
as Walter Wallace
M. Emmet Walsh
M. Emmet Walsh
as Joe O'Neal
Rachel Griffiths
Rachel Griffiths
as Samantha Newhouse
Carrie Preston
Carrie Preston
as Amanda Newhouse
Susan Sullivan
Susan Sullivan
as Isabelle Wallace
Christopher Masterson
Christopher Masterson
as Scotty O'Neal
Raci Alexander
Raci Alexander
as Title Sequence Performer
Jennifer Garrett
Jennifer Garrett
as Title Sequence Performer
Kelleia Sheerin
Kelleia Sheerin
as Title Sequence Performer
Bree Turner
Bree Turner
as Title Sequence Performer
Cassie Creasy
Cassie Creasy
as Flower Girl
Lucina Paquet
Lucina Paquet
as Kimmy's Grandma
Aida Baggio
Aida Baggio
as Old Woman #2
Shirley Kelly
Shirley Kelly
as Oldest Lady
George Bozonelos
George Bozonelos
as Party Guest
Loretta Paoletti
Loretta Paoletti
as Party Guest
Joseph Sikora
Joseph Sikora
as Stoner Guy #1
Shale Marks
Shale Marks
as Stoner Guy #2
Phillip Ingram
Phillip Ingram
as Wedding Singer
Rose Abdoo
Rose Abdoo
as Seamstress
JoBe Cerny
JoBe Cerny
as Tailor
Paul Giamatti
Paul Giamatti
as Bellman
Charlie Trotter
Charlie Trotter
as Charlie Trotter
Guillermo Téllez
Guillermo Téllez
as Chef
Ned Schmidtke
Ned Schmidtke
as Captain
Mark Swenson
Mark Swenson
as Karaoke Singer
Mara Casey
Mara Casey
as Karaoke Girl
Tonray Ho
Tonray Ho
as Karaoke Waitress
Michelle Hutchison
Michelle Hutchison
as Drunken Trashy Girl
Robert Sutter
Robert Sutter
as Crabhouse Pianist
Charlotte Zucker
Charlotte Zucker
as Customer
Susan Breslau
Susan Breslau
as Customer
Burton Zucker
Burton Zucker
as Customer
Sharon Haight
Sharon Haight
as Customer
Nydia Rodriguez Terracina
Nydia Rodriguez Terracina
as Walter's Secretary
Mike Bacarella
Mike Bacarella
as Office Janitor
Larry Santori
Larry Santori
as Conductor
Gene Janson
Gene Janson
as Sport Magazine Guy
Kevin Michael Doyle
Kevin Michael Doyle
as Sport Magazine Guy
Scott Kuhagen
Scott Kuhagen
as Werner
Sid Hillman
Sid Hillman
as Dining Guest
Norman Merrill
Norman Merrill
as Dining Guest
Renata Scott
Renata Scott
as Dining Guest
Anh Duong
Anh Duong
as Dining Guest
Harry Shearer
Harry Shearer
as Jonathan P.E. Rice
Jennifer McComb
Jennifer McComb
as Excited Woman
Mary-Pat Green
Mary-Pat Green
as Angry Woman
Davenia McFadden
Davenia McFadden
as Angrier Woman
Jo Farkas
Jo Farkas
as Loony Woman
Chelcie Ross
Chelcie Ross
as Preist (uncredited)
Ray Uhler
Ray Uhler
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Paul Adelstein
Paul Adelstein
as Brunch Guest (uncredited)
Stephanie Burton
Stephanie Burton
as Karaoke Patron (uncredited)
Kathi Copeland
Kathi Copeland
as Singing Chef (uncredited)
Amy Danles
Amy Danles
as Intro Bridesmaid #2 (uncredited)
Jerod Howard
Jerod Howard
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Chris Lowe
Chris Lowe
as Party Guest (uncredited)
Molly Murphy
Molly Murphy
as Train Conductor (uncredited)
Eric A. Pot
Eric A. Pot
as Florist (uncredited)
Chelcie Ross
Chelcie Ross
as Priest (uncredited)
Dominic Paolo Testa
Dominic Paolo Testa
as Shopper (uncredited)
Robert Velo
Robert Velo
as Taylor (uncredited)
Johnny White
Johnny White
as Karaoke Patron (uncredited)

Director

REVIEWS
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FilipeManuelNeto

**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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SoSmooth1982

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.

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Alunauwie

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)