Four Weddings and a Funeral

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Four Weddings and a Funeral

R

Released Mar 9, 1994

1h 56m

Romance

Comedy

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Lovable Englishman Charles (Hugh Grant) and his group of friends seem to be unlucky in love. When Charles meets a beautiful American named Carrie (Andie MacDowell) at a wedding, he thinks his luck may have changed. But, after one magical night, Carrie returns to the States, ending what might have been. As Charles and Carrie's paths continue to cross -- over a handful of nuptials and one funeral -- he comes to believe they are meant to be together, even if their timing always seems to be off.

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Hugh Grant ably snatches up the bouquet of leading man status with Four Weddings and a Funeral, a sparkling romantic comedy given real charm by its chummy ensemble and Richard Curtis' sharp-witted screenplay.

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Nigel Andrews

Financial Times

The script by Blackadder’s Richard Curtis and direction by Mike Newell give this comical romantic froth such an eager whisk that it stands up and assaults the taste buds.

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John Petrakis

Chicago Tribune

It is smart and ironic, perceptive and observant, witty and poignant, moving and sad, all at the same time. This is more than an accomplishment for a romantic comedy. This is a small miracle.

Rated: 3.5/4

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Derek Malcolm

Guardian

Newell, a director like Stephen Frears who has no particular style but fits his undoubted expertise to the material, has to be congratulated not only for getting such good performances but for the pace and verve with which he lays out the absurdities.

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

Mike Newell, director of Enchanted April, has made an even more charming movie. Richard Curtis' screenplay shuffles at least 20 characters, all outlined with strict economy. [Full review in Spanish]

Feb 29, 2024

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John Griffin

Montreal Gazette

Like the best champagne, Four Weddings and a Funeral goes to the head quickly. And like the best champagne, it leaves fizzy memories and almost no hangover.

Rated: 4/5

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John Millar

Daily Record (UK)

This is a glorious, entertaining, fast-moving, hilarious comedy, packed with great jokes, scattered like confetti and delivered by a cast who act their socks off.

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M S

Hated the male and female lead, I just can’t cheer on people who are so obviously selfish and disgusting. This was an impossible film to watch and the only saving factor were the friends and, sometimes, the comedy.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

08/02/25

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Audience Member

Expected it to be better.. Didn't like the unnecessary over use of F-word in the beginning. Didn't like the portrayal of American women being promiscuous. Especially, Andy McDowell who in my opinion has only slept with one man John Cusak from Say Anything. Sweet scene where lady learns ASL to speak with brother. Then later they portray deaf guy poorly which didnt make sense at least portray somebody in a sweet good light. In addition, the blunders people were making at weddings was unrealistic for any class of people.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

07/29/25

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Gareth v

Built around a sequence of social events, this is a smart, funny, and quietly moving movie. A quintessential British rom-com with wit, standout moments, and just enough melancholy. Richard Curtis' best movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

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Stephen C

Funny in 1 hour and 56 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $49,300,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/03/25

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David Lee K

The pacing of Four weddings and a funeral might be a bit wobbly, at times, but the wonderful cast, the well crafted script, and the unforgettable poem at the funeral scene more than make up for it. A warm movie and a must see, even in 2025.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/03/25

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Raihan S

Am I the crazy one? This is one of the only rom coms I hadn't watched yet and after watching it the other day, I can't stop wondering what makes so many people like it. Never thought I would see a movie where Hugh Grant ends up being unlikable and they managed to write a Carrie more toxic than Carrie from SaTC. Between his acting like a good guy while cruelly mocking well meaning exes and her leading him on constantly while gold digging before breaking up his wedding to the sweetest woman in the entire movie, which he was more than willing to do, I can't see what makes this such a highly rated and beloved film. I can't tell if the writers purposely made them unlikable and the public missed the mark or if this was what was considered likeable when written & people let themselves believe that. I don't say it lightly, this is now my least favorite rom com.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

06/02/25

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Synopsis

Lovable Englishman Charles (Hugh Grant) and his group of friends seem to be unlucky in love. When Charles meets a beautiful American named Carrie (Andie MacDowell) at a wedding, he thinks his luck may have changed. But, after one magical night, Carrie returns to the States, ending what might have been. As Charles and Carrie's paths continue to cross -- over a handful of nuptials and one funeral -- he comes to believe they are meant to be together, even if their timing always seems to be off.

Director: Mike Newell
Producer: Duncan Kenworthy
Screenwriter: Richard Curtis
Distributor: Gramercy Pictures, MGM/UA Home Entertainment Inc.
Production Co: Channel Four Films, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Working Title Films
Rating: R
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 9, 1994, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 15, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $49.3M
Runtime: 1h 56m
Sound Mix: Dolby, Surround, Stereo

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