Muriel's Wedding

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Muriel's Wedding

R

Released Mar 10, 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)

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.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 7, 2025

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

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.

Rated: 5/5

Apr 4, 2025

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Anthony Lane

The New Yorker

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

May 15, 2023

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

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

Rated: 3/4

Jul 26, 2023

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Mal Vincent

The Virginian-Pilot

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

Mar 1, 2022

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James Croot

The Post NZ

Hogan’s smart and sassy 1994 rom-com

Rated: 4.5/5

Feb 22, 2022

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Jeff M

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.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

07/19/25

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Em B

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.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/07/25

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Pat B

The greatest movie ever made. The entire cast is brilliant, from Toni Collette to Bill Hunter, and Jeanie Drynan. This movie speaks with such honesty and humour and warmth about the loneliness affecting so many of us. We all know a "Muriel" in our own lives, or we've been one ourselves. And who doesn't know a Bill or Betty Heslop? It's, therefore, such a heroic moment to see this character finally stand on her own two feet. "What kind of person marries someone they don't know?" "You did." "I want to win. All my life I've wanted to win." "Me too." This film is pure magic, and I love rewatching it every time. Full marks from me.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/29/24

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Leaburn O

A pretty decent offbeat Oz comedy. Dark in places and maybe a bit too maudlin towards the end which killed off the upbeat wacky humour of the first half of the film. Felt a bit like an Oz version of 4 weddings. Definitely worthy of cult status because it was low budget but unexpectedly memorable. Watched on Amazon Prime.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/26/24

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Audience Member

So good. Very Australian humor.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/08/24

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Munkhjargal A

this movie was able to show the difficulty of life from one side. he was under a tyrannical seal and had never even had a respectable date. He escaped to Australia and changed his name to live, although it was difficult, but in a way it was good.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/22/24

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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
Screenwriter: P.J. Hogan
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

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