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Bride Hard (2025): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending

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Bride Hard is a 2025 action comedy directed by Simon West, starring Rebel Wilson as Sam, Anna Camp and Justin Hartley. It earned $2.1 million worldwide on a $20 million budget. Critics gave it 23 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.4/10.

IMDb rating
4.4/10
worldwide gross
$2.1M
Echo Score
52
Metascore
23
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Bride Hard (2025) movie poster
Released
Director
Simon West
Genres
Action , Comedy
Original language
English
Budget
$20M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Bride Hard About?

The premise of Bride Hard without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

Sam is a highly skilled secret agent with a reputation for being a less-than-ideal maid of honor. When she abandons her bridesmaid duties to embark on a crucial spy mission, she's demoted and forced to attend her childhood best friend’s wedding. What was supposed to be a weekend of reconnecting and celebration quickly turns dangerous, as armed mercenaries threaten the festivities and Sam must use her skills to protect everyone.

Bride Hard Themes & Keywords

· 10 tags
  • secret
  • group
  • agent
  • maid of honor
  • male nudity
  • mercenary
  • secret agent
  • hostage taking
  • wedding
  • hostages
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Cast & crew

Bride Hard Cast & Characters

Rebel Wilson leads the cast as Sam, with Anna Camp as Betsy and Justin Hartley as Chris. Directed by Simon West; 20 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Simon West

More films directed by Simon West, best-rated first: Skyfire, The General's Daughter, Con Air and The Expendables 2.

Full filmography
Ratings

Bride Hard Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Bride Hard 23 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.4/10. Our Echo Score gives it 52/100, strongest in character & emotion (65) and weakest in story & flow (35).

52 /100

Bride Hard Echo Score Breakdown

While Bride Hard offers sporadic comedic highlights and confident lead performances, it is hindered by its predictable narrative and uneven development. The film’s humor provides laugh-out-loud moments, yet the reliance on formulaic story beats undermines sustained engagement. The production demonstrates competent craft work but rarely ventures beyond standard conventions. Character interactions deliver charm at times but lack depth. Consequently, while the movie can entertain in social viewing contexts, its overall impact remains limited by structural shortcomings.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 50

    In terms of craft execution, Bride Hard displays competent technical work but seldom distinguishes itself visually. The direction maintains clarity through scenes, yet the framing and editing stick closely to predictable genre templates. Production design and cinematography support the narrative adequately but remain functional rather than expressive. Overall, the film’s artful elements meet basic expectations.

  • Character & Emotion 65

    When it comes to character dynamics, the leads deliver lively presence and effective comedic timing. Rebel Wilson’s performance anchors the story, and supporting roles display occasional chemistry. However, character arcs lack depth, with motives feeling surface-level and emotional stakes insufficiently developed. As a result, the film benefits from engaging portrayals but falls short in substantive characterization.

  • Story & Flow 35

    When evaluating the plot structure, Bride Hard adheres closely to familiar genre patterns, resulting in predictable twists and a slow narrative build. Pacing fluctuates between comical set pieces and extended exposition, hindering overall momentum. Originality is limited, and engagement relies heavily on intermittent jokes rather than cohesive storytelling. Consequently, the story feels underdeveloped.

  • Sensory Experience 60

    In terms of sensory experience, the film delivers basic aural and visual elements that support its comedic tone. Sound design and musical cues punctuate key moments without drawing undue attention, while visual style remains consistent but unremarkable. Action sequences exhibit clarity and energy, yet overall sensory cohesion remains serviceable rather than immersive.

  • Rewatch Factor 50

    When considering rewatch potential, Bride Hard offers sporadic amusement for casual viewers but lacks lasting resonance. Humorous sequences may entertain on subsequent viewings, yet the shallow narrative and predictable beats diminish fresh appeal. While select moments retain charm, the overall experience does not invite multiple viewings beyond initial social contexts, limiting its replay value.

Plot

Bride Hard Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Bride Hard from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In What’s After the Movie, a story filled with action, comedy, and unexpected twists, Sam, played by Rebel Wilson, is secretly a highly skilled agent on a secret mission during her best friend Betsy’s (Anna Camp) bachelorette party in Paris. Although the trip is ostensibly about celebration, Sam’s true purpose is to intercept a dangerous rogue bioweapon, which leads her to vanish during the festivities. Meanwhile, Betsy, unaware of her friend’s perilous secret life, finds herself in a whirlwind of eventful moments leading up to the wedding.

Full summary

The whole story of Bride Hard, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Box office

Bride Hard Box Office & Budget

Bride Hard grossed $2.1 million worldwide on a $20 million budget, 10% of what it cost.

2025 box office

Worldwide gross

$2.1M

10% of its budget back

International
$2.1M
Budget
$20M
Videos

Bride Hard Trailers & Videos

7 videos: 1 trailer, 2 teasers, 1 clip and 3 featurettes.

All 7 videos
Official Trailer
  • Teaser Wedding
  • Teaser Girls Night Out
  • Clip Film Clip
  • Featurette From Stunts to Stitches
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Bride Hard?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What is Sam's secret profession?

Details

Bride Hard Also Known As

17 alternative titles, including “อึดนรกแต่ง” and “브라이드 하드”.

Also known as
  • อึดนรกแต่ง
  • 브라이드 하드
  • Шпионская свадьба
  • Шпигунка на весіллі
  • כלה על ההדק
  • Bacha na družičku!
  • Udaj se muški
  • 超硬伴娘
  • Pasiutusios pamergės
  • Cô Dâu Hành Động
  • Bīstamās līgavas māsas
  • 双面伴娘
+5 more
  • Násznaposok
  • Шаферка под прикритие
  • Duro de Casar
  • العروس الصعبة
  • Greu de măritat

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FAQ

Bride Hard FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Release Date

Release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Bride Hard, each answered in a sentence.

When was Bride Hard released?

Bride Hard was released on June 20, 2025.

Who directed Bride Hard?

Bride Hard was directed by Simon West.

More films by Simon West

Who is in the cast of Bride Hard?

Bride Hard stars Rebel Wilson as Sam, Anna Camp as Betsy and Justin Hartley as Chris, among 20 credited actors.

How much did Bride Hard make at the box office?

Bride Hard grossed $2.1 million worldwide on a budget of $20 million.

How is Bride Hard rated?

Bride Hard has 4.4/10 on IMDb and 23 on Metacritic.

Does Bride Hard have a post-credit scene?

No. Bride Hard has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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