Muriel's Wedding

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Muriel's Wedding

R

1994

1h 45m

Romance

Comedy

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Socially awkward Muriel Heslop (Toni Collette) wants nothing more than to get married. Unfortunately, due to her oppressive politician father (Bill Hunter), Muriel has never even been on a date. Ostracized by her more socially adept friends, Muriel runs into fellow outcast Rhonda Epinstalk (Rachel Griffiths), and the two move from their small Australian town to the big city of Sydney, where Muriel changes her name and begins the arduous task of redesigning her life to match her fantasies.

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Critics Consensus

Heartfelt and quirky, though at times broad, Muriel's Wedding mixes awkward comedy, oddball Australian characters, and a nostalgia-heavy soundtrack.

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

04/07/2025

4/5

The script from PJ Hogan is a lean and twisty wonder, offering Muriel several false dawns and even some dream nuptials before she finally comprehends the movie’s central message, that marriage is no substitute for personal empowerment.

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

04/04/2025

5/5

Hogan also gave us our first real view of Toni Collette who started the way she meant to go on: being outstanding in everything she is in.

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Anthony Lane

The New Yorker

05/15/2023

The two fine, edgy performances by Collette and Griffiths keep things afloat.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

07/26/2023

3/4

...completely (and compulsively) watchable for the duration of its relatively fast-paced running time...

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Mal Vincent

The Virginian-Pilot

03/01/2022

Collette is delightful, or as delightful as she could be, as Muriel.

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Rick D

@RIckD468 Jun 13

Toni Colette burst onto the international stage with this heartwarming tale of an overweight girl, Muriel, with no self-esteem who wants nothing but to feel good about herself. Rachel Griffiths plays her friend Rhonda who helps her escape the misery of the small beach resort town of Porpoise Spit. Oh, and the music of ABBA plays a crucial role. Muriel's path is long and circuitous, and includes changing her name to 'Mariel'. At many times, she lies so much it's hard to take. But ultimately, she's sympathetic.

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Mo S.

@9mr_0 Nov 29

لكل فعل رد فعل. تجاهل العالم لها حولها إلى كاذبة وسارقة، تبحث بيأس عن أي شعرة تتشبث بها — عن شخص تكون معه حتى لو لم تكن تعرفه او يعرفها . قيود المجتمع التي حددت نجاحها في الحياة بـ «الزواج فقط»… كل هذه الأسباب مجتمعة أنتجت هذه الشخصية الرائعة، مع طاقم تمثيل جيد وقصة جميلة. أنصح به بشدة

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Julian S.

@akajulianscott Aug 23

It’s bittersweet, sometimes devastating, but also wickedly funny and sharp. Collette makes Muriel instantly recognizable—a character so many know—which is why the film endures.

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Aug 20

Funny in 1.75 hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $13,400,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Jeff M

@RT45656136 07/19/2025

How is this a comedy? A cavalcade of unpleasant characters with the unhappy and unhinged Muriel stealing from her family to further her quest to be likable. Cringy? Sure. Funny? Nope.

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Em B

@RT87287969 01/07/2025

The first time I saw this film advertised I was in my teens and it just didn't appeal to me. I decided to watch this many years later and what was I thinking? This has to be one of the funniest films I've seen. It really made me laugh. Such a simple plot line that had characters you really cared about and were rooting for. My favourite character by far was Rhonda as I saw so much of myself in her. Wonderful film and I will be watching again. Go Toni Colletee, now I understand why your career took off after this film.

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Muriel Heslop

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Synopsis

Socially awkward Muriel Heslop (Toni Collette) wants nothing more than to get married. Unfortunately, due to her oppressive politician father (Bill Hunter), Muriel has never even been on a date. Ostracized by her more socially adept friends, Muriel runs into fellow outcast Rhonda Epinstalk (Rachel Griffiths), and the two move from their small Australian town to the big city of Sydney, where Muriel changes her name and begins the arduous task of redesigning her life to match her fantasies.

Director: P.J. Hogan
Producer: Lynda House, Jocelyn Moorhouse
Distributor: Miramax Home Entertainment [us], Miramax Films
Production Co: Miramax Films
Rating: R
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: Australian English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 10, 1994, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 8, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $13.4M
Runtime: 1h 45m
Sound Mix: Surround