Bridesmaids

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Bridesmaids

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Released May 13, 2011

2h 5m

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Annie (Kristen Wiig) is a single woman whose own life is a mess, but when she learns that her lifelong best friend, Lillian (Maya Rudolph), is engaged, she has no choice but to serve as the maid of honor. Though lovelorn and almost penniless, Annie, nevertheless, winds her way through the strange and expensive rituals associated with her job as the bride's go-to gal. Determined to make things perfect, she gamely leads Lillian and the other bridesmaids down the wild road to the wedding.

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Critics Consensus

A marriage of genuine characters, gross out gags, and pathos, Bridesmaids is a female-driven comedy that refuses to be boxed in as Kristen Wiig emerges as a real star.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

Sure, it neatly avoids a lot of the fluff found in many chick flicks and replaces it with crass shenanigans, but it adds touching moments when they're needed most, providing for a smart, less clichéd comedy.

Rated: B

Sep 8, 2017

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Anthony Quinn

Independent (UK)

Through a combination of smart performances and scurrilous gags Bridesmaids yanks the buddy comedy from the hands of its traditional owners.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 30, 2015

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Kate Muir

The Times (UK)

The big, brash laughs are coupled with a smart insight into women's friendships.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 30, 2015

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Every lady who has ever been a bride, a bridesmaid, or a maid of honor should see this. You will either laugh at the moments that remind of your own wedding party or laugh thankfully that none of these characters were anyone of you or someone else.

Rated: 4/5

Feb 18, 2024

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

The movie doesn’t treat its female characters as exceptions to the absurd comedic rule that women aren’t funny, but for moviegoers devoted to that archaic idea, it will certainly prove them wrong.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jun 7, 2023

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

Unforgivable two hours and a half. [Full review in Spanish]

Aug 9, 2022

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Isabel A.

This movie was cute and funny. I can’t believe it took me so long to see it. Had no clue maya rudolph was in it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/16/25

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Movie G

Movie for intellectuals.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/26/25

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Daniel N

Loved it. Was brilliant when it first came out and is still brilliant today. Great fun and easy to watch. Basically The Hangover for women. Hands down Kristen Wigg's best performance.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/19/25

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Stephen C

Funny in 2 hours and 5 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated R for Some Strong Sexuality and Language Throughout!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $169,100,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Also available in a Director's Cut!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/03/25

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Audience Member

I couldn't finish it. Was hardly at all entertaining. My wife said she couldn't keep watching.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

07/02/25

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Jace E

Every single time that Melissa McCarthy was on the screen she made me double over in laughter. Her character (Megan) deserves her own film. There is clearly a reason why she was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance, because it is the definition of "scene-stealing". Overall, I enjoyed Bridesmaids quite a bit. At times, the plot felt secondary and like solely a device to connect one laugh-out-loud moment to another. On the surface, that is exactly what the movie is supposed to be. However, it made the slower moments move along... slowly. There were some loose ends that I wouldn't liked cleaned up nicer, but in the end I found this movie a lot of fun. Best Character: Megan Best Quote: "I took nine. Yeah. I did slightly overcommit to the whole dog thing. It turns out I'm probably more comfortable with six." - Megan Best Scene: Trying on the Dresses Watch filtered on VidAngel

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/16/25

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Paul Feig

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Synopsis

Annie (Kristen Wiig) is a single woman whose own life is a mess, but when she learns that her lifelong best friend, Lillian (Maya Rudolph), is engaged, she has no choice but to serve as the maid of honor. Though lovelorn and almost penniless, Annie, nevertheless, winds her way through the strange and expensive rituals associated with her job as the bride's go-to gal. Determined to make things perfect, she gamely leads Lillian and the other bridesmaids down the wild road to the wedding.

Director: Paul Feig
Producer: Judd Apatow, Clayton Townsend, Barry Mendel
Screenwriter: Annie Mumolo, Kristen Wiig
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Apatow Productions
Rating: R (Some Strong Sexuality|Language Throughout)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 13, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $169.1M
Runtime: 2h 5m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby SRD, DTS

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