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The Decoy Bride

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23% Tomatometer 22 Reviews 51% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
A local woman (Kelly Macdonald) is hired to draw paparazzi away from a Hollywood actress (Alice Eve) who has come to Scotland to get married.

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Robert Abele Los Angeles Times 03/16/2012
1/5
Instead of working to clarify its high-concept contrivances, the romantic comedy "The Decoy Bride" jettisons logic and detail for silly-quirky rompiness. Go to Full Review Matt Bochenski Little White Lies 03/12/2012
1/5
Possibly the worst thing ever in world history. Go to Full Review Frank Scheck The Hollywood Reporter 03/09/2012
A bland romantic comedy in the Richard Curtis style, The Decoy Bride is mainly notable for its proof, if any was needed after Boardwalk Empire, that Kelly Macdonald is a major talent. Go to Full Review Victoria Luxford The National (UAE) 08/30/2012
2/5
A wretched script and sloppy premise is saved from cinema hell by a charming pair of leads, but still, The Decoy Bride fails to raise anything more than a chuckle. Go to Full Review James Plath Movie Metropolis 06/28/2012
7/10
"The Decoy Bride" doesn't offer anything truly original, but as romantic comedies go it makes for a pleasant enough evening. And if you're like me, the scenery is a bonus. Go to Full Review Brian Orndorf BrianOrndorf.com 03/15/2012
D+
A woefully pedestrian effort, meant for background noise at a bridal shop, not a feature film that requires the purchase of a ticket. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jean T @Feenie Dec 8 Screw the critics. I love this fun/funny film! Not sure how many times I’ve watched it over the years. It’s cute, sweet and humorous, more so than a lot of movies coming out now! See more Amanda Michal D Oct 31 Rare gem of a movie! I haven't seen many movies that manage to juggle quirky one-liners, eccentric characters, and romance all in the same bag. Yet, Decoy Bride somehow manages it while also surprising the viewer with unexpectedly weighty and thought provoking moments. It's feel good without sacrificing meaning and depth. Great writing, thank you!! See more Olive T Sep 24 Amazing film beautifully written. See more Ram L Aug 2 This is the most wonderful rom-com I’ve watched in a decade. There’s nothing realistic — and no clumsy explanations are offered, either. The movie runs purely on impressions — the characters’ and ours. It’s driven along by a 30-year-old woman who has the heart of a three-year-old girl, which isn’t something you often see. See more J 11/29/2023 20 minutes in and I could not bring myself to finish watching this movie. The plot was predictable and boring. Even the Scottish accents and scenery weren't enough. See more 02/14/2023 This movie is great! I saw the bad reviews and had to chime in. This is a favorite for me. The actors have so much chemistry and the setting is charming and the story is great. It might not be revolutionary, but it is still a great movie. See more Read all reviews
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Sheree Folkson

Director

Kelly Macdonald

Katie NicAoidh

David Tennant

James Arber

Alice Eve

Lara Tyler

Michael Urie

Steve Korbitz

Federico Castelluccio

Marco Ballani

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The Decoy Bride

The Decoy Bride (2011) Michael Urie as Steve Korbitz in "The Decoy Bride." Kelly Macdonald as Katie NicAoidh in "The Decoy Bride." Kelly Macdonald as Katie NicAoidh in "The Decoy Bride." View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis A local woman (Kelly Macdonald) is hired to draw paparazzi away from a Hollywood actress (Alice Eve) who has come to Scotland to get married.
Director
Sheree Folkson
Producer
Robert Bernstein, Douglas Rae, Paul Ritchie
Screenwriter
Neil Jaworski, Sally Phillips
Distributor
IFC Films
Production Co
Scottish Screen, Isle of Man Film
Rating
PG (Some Rude Content)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 9, 2012, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 31, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$542
Runtime
1h 29m
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