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License to Wed

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Newly engaged couple Sadie (Mandy Moore) and Ben (John Krasinski) look forward to a traditional wedding in St. Augustine's Church but, unfortunately for the lovebirds, the Rev. Frank (Robin Williams) refuses to bless the union until they pass his arduous marriage-prep course. While the clergyman puts the couple through holy hell, Ben and Sadie learn if they are truly destined to love each other till death do them part.
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Critics Consensus

Featuring one of Robin Williams' most shtick-heavy performances, the broad and formulaic License to Wed wrings little out of its slightly creepy, unappealing premise.

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Christy Lemire Associated Press 06/07/2013
It's exactly what it looks like from the commercials -- a one-joke movie, and that one joke isn't even funny to begin with. Go to Full Review
Derek Malcolm London Evening Standard 08/10/2007
1/5
The worst film I've seen so far this year. Go to Full Review
Anthony Quinn Independent (UK) 08/10/2007
1/5
Robin Williams is back in this horrifically embarrassing and misconceived wedding comedy. Go to Full Review
Micheal Compton Bowling Green Daily News 11/21/2019
For the most part the jokes fall flat and the result is rather bland. Go to Full Review
Jamie Russell Radio Times 07/18/2014
2/5
The dull romance between Sadie and Ben is revealed as little more than a prop for the comedian's patented schtick. Go to Full Review
Ali Gray TheShiznit.co.uk 11/03/2012
1/5
I would honestly rather watch the Holocaust In Colour than sit through this again. Go to Full Review
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Joanna T @aerialgirly92 2d Lighthearted movie about a bad reverend who won't marry a couple until they take & pass his marriage course. But he makes them get into arguments, bugs their home, makes them withhold sex during his course til after the wedding, and has a weirdly young kid helping him. The couple was sweet though, and it was Mandy Moore & a guy from The Office. She is organized & on top of everything while he isn't assertive/confident so she doesn't rely on him. I thought it was interesting how they had realistic fake babies to take care of & she let him do all the work. They had a hard time agreeing on how many kids to have, which is an important thing to discuss before marrying so the movie had its points! In the end, they canceled the wedding but then changed their minds. The guy made an effort with his vows (writing them out in the sand) & they both commit to each other again. Reverend marries them but it was weird it seemed like he had a crush on the girl. See more Ben N @Bneffer Apr 13 Campy and singular in focus. The joke falls flat, after being told multiple times why wouldn't it. I wanted to like this, Mandy is so cute in it, and John and Robin are great actors. But this movie is just not good. See more Blake- N @PBSAniDom Apr 6 I thought License to Wed was absolutely awful. It tries to be a romantic comedy, but the humor is crude, repetitive, and rarely funny. The characters are unlikable and over-the-top, making it hard to care about anything that happens. Robin Williams does what he can, but the script is so poorly written that even his comedic talent can’t save it. The plot is predictable, the pacing is uneven, and the gags feel forced. Overall, I’d give it a 1/10—it’s easily one of the worst comedies I’ve seen, frustrating, annoying, and painfully forgettable. See more kennetpon T @Bulldogreviews Feb 8 Jack Nicholson did mean and funny in Anger Management. Robin as a pastor is not only unlikeable but not funny. Something I never thought possible. Was so excited when I saw the unseen Williams flick. John Krazinski is the only decent thing in this flick. See more Alan S @Clark1958 Feb 6 No doubt, probably the most disappointing movie with Robin Williams I've ever seen. It was the only time I found it difficult, if not painful, to continue watching. It was interesting, though, to watch...and see another side of his humor and acting. I won't watch it again, it was interesting. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Aug 1 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Newly engaged couple Sadie (Mandy Moore) and Ben (John Krasinski) look forward to a traditional wedding in St. Augustine's Church but, unfortunately for the lovebirds, the Rev. Frank (Robin Williams) refuses to bless the union until they pass his arduous marriage-prep course. While the clergyman puts the couple through holy hell, Ben and Sadie learn if they are truly destined to love each other till death do them part.
Director
Ken Kwapis
Producer
Mike Medavoy, Arnold Messer, Nick Osborne, Robert Simonds
Screenwriter
Kim Barker, Tim Rasmussen, Vince Di Meglio
Distributor
Warner Bros.
Production Co
Village Roadshow Entertainment, Warner Bros., Robert Simonds Productions, Phoenix Pictures
Rating
PG-13 (Sexual Humor|Language)
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 3, 2007, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 2, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA)
$43.8M
Runtime
1h 31m
Sound Mix
Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)