Muriel's Wedding

R

Released Mar 10, 1994

1 hr. 45 min.

Romance

Comedy

List

81%

48 Reviews

Tomatometer

84%

50,000+ Ratings

Audience Score

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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Will M

An Abba induced, happy go lucky comedy-drama set in small town Australia. The film's heroine, Muriel (Toni Collette), escapes her dysfunctional clan in Porpoise Spit for the big city life in Sydney with her fast track gal pal. Muriel captures her 15 minutes of television fame when she agrees to marry a South African swimming champion so he can compete for Australia at the Olympics. There are some dark moments in this otherwise feel good Abba sing along about friendship and youthful independence. Rated R 1994 AUS 1995 US

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/14/24

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john w

Wonderful movie, Toni Collette displayed her acting credentials in this quirky and bittersweet tale of an outcasts determination to be accepted , I must admit I fell a bit in love with muriel and this movie.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/20/23

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Bill D

Brilliant and soooo underrated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/18/23

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Inez B

Very interesting movie, not what I expected but really happy that I watched. Thought provoking and very funny at times.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/22/23

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Sean Patrick N

Timeless classic. I love watching it to this day.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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liam s

Muriel's Wedding is one of the most wacky delights of the 90s while still retaining a sense of charm and likability. Toni is an absolute dream to watch and the ABBA soundtrack throughout gives us a sense of nostalgia and familiarity. We also get the line "you're terrible Muriel" over and over.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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P.J. Hogan

Director

Toni Collette

Muriel Heslop

Bill Hunter

Bill Heslop

Rachel Griffiths

Rhonda Epinstalk

Jeanie Drynan

Betty Heslop

Gennie Nevinson

Deidre Chambers

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Anthony Lane

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

May 15, 2023

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Neil Jillett

The Age (Australia)

Hogan directs in a bright, sketchy, almost comic-strip style. Yet hi outstanding achievement, the quality that sets Muriel's Wedding apart from the current crop of Australian comedies... is his use of tragic incidents to darken the lightness.

Jan 10, 2023

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Duane Byrge

Hollywood Reporter

It's funny, strange and, best of all, graced with strong human compassion. Visually, Muriel's Wedding is a bustling blend of wry humor and acerbic social satire.

Apr 2, 2020

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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

Stuff.co.nz

Hogan’s smart and sassy 1994 rom-com

Rated: 4.5/5

Feb 22, 2022

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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
Screenwriter: P.J. Hogan
Distributor: Miramax Films, Miramax Home Entertainment [us]
Production Co: Miramax Films
Rating: R
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English (Australia)
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 10, 1994, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 8, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $13.4M
Sound Mix: Surround

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