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Bridesmaids (2011): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Bridesmaids is a 2011 comedy directed by Paul Feig, starring Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph and Rose Byrne. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes and earned $324.8 million worldwide on a $32.5 million budget. It won 1 award from 13 nominations, among them 2 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 5m (125 min)
- Director
- Paul Feig
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $32.5M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story
What Is Bridesmaids About?
The premise of Bridesmaids without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When her best friend's wedding approaches, Annie struggles to keep her life together while trying to support her. Tasked with being the maid of honor, she feels pressured to step up and prove herself, leading to a series of chaotic and increasingly elaborate pre-wedding celebrations. Balancing her own personal challenges with the demands of the role, Annie must navigate the eccentricities of the other bridesmaids and ultimately determine how far she’s willing to go to celebrate her friend’s happiness.
Bridesmaids Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- casual sex
- loveless sex
- bridesmaid
- best friend
- loud sex
- partial female nudity
- sex scene
- comedic sex scene
- female sexuality
- bachelorette party
- male police officer
- pooping in a sink
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- maid of honor
- food poisoning
- jewelry store
- chick flick
- female female kiss
- voyeurism
- voyeur
- bride and groom
- talking during sex
- female enmity
- scatological humor
- film starts with sex
- bride dress
- friendship between women
- sex tape
- unhappy woman
- man wears eyeglasses
- australian actress playing american character
- party
- store
- friendship
- cake
- job
- dress
- police officer
- food
- new friend
- failure
- self deprecation
- trip to paris
- passionate kiss
- dog as gift
- friends falling out
- trading insults
- kicked off a plane
- apple laptop
- convenience store
- playing tennis
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Cast & crew
Bridesmaids Cast
Kristen Wiig leads the cast, with Maya Rudolph and Rose Byrne. Directed by Paul Feig.
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Director Paul Feig
From the director
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More films directed by Paul Feig, best-rated first: A Simple Favor, Spy, The Housemaid and The School for Good and Evil.
Ratings
Bridesmaids Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Bridesmaids 89% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 89% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 76%
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Metacritic 75 Metascore
User score 7.1
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TMDB 65% User score
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Letterboxd 3.4 /5
4K ratings
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Movie Insider 4.0 /5
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Plot
Bridesmaids Plot Summary
What happens in Bridesmaids from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Annie Walker, portrayed by Kristen Wiig, is a single woman in her mid-30s, navigating life in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. After experiencing the downfall of her bakery, Cake Baby, she’s left without a boyfriend, savings, or much direction, finding herself working in a jewelry store. Her eccentric artist mother (Jill Clayburgh) suggests she moves back home, but Annie prefers her chaotic living situation with British immigrant Gil (Matt Lucas) and his uninvited sister, Brynn (Rebel Wilson), who intrusively reads Annie’s personal journal. Although she engages in a casual relationship with the self-absorbed Ted (Jon Hamm), she yearns for something more meaningful.
Full summary
The whole story of Bridesmaids, scene by scene
Box office
Bridesmaids Box Office & Budget
Bridesmaids grossed $324.8 million worldwide on a $32.5 million budget, 10.0 times what it cost. $169.1 million came from the US and Canada and $155.7 million (48%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$324.8M
10.0× its budget
- US & Canada
- $169.1M
- International
- $155.7M
- Budget
- $32.5M
US & Canada 52%
Rest of the world 48%
Awards
Bridesmaids Awards & Nominations
Bridesmaids won 1 award from 13 nominations, among them 2 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the Critics' Choice 2012, with 1 win from 3 nominations.
1 win13 nominations6 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2012 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Best Comedy Movie
- Nominated Best Acting Ensemble
- Nominated Best Supporting Actress – Melissa McCarthy
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2012 2 nominations- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role – Melissa McCarthy
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BAFTA 2012 2 nominations- Nominated Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Melissa McCarthy
- Nominated Best Original Screenplay
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Golden Globes 2012 2 nominations- Nominated Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy – Kristen Wiig
- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
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Oscars 2012 2 nominations- Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role – Melissa McCarthy
- Nominated Writing (Original Screenplay)
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IFTA Awards 2012 2 nominations- Nominated International Actress
- Nominated International Film
Videos
Bridesmaids Trailers & Videos
6 videos: 2 trailers and 4 clips.
- Trailer Restricted Trailer
- Clip Annie Vs. Helen Clip
- Clip Kristen Wiig Freaks Out on the Plane
- Clip Toastoff
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Bridesmaids?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the bakery that Annie Walker owned?
Cars
Cars in Bridesmaids
23 cars on screen, including the 1987 Toyota Corolla and the 2005 Ford Crown Victoria.
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2005 Chrysler 300 Minor role
Details
Bridesmaids Also Known As
37 alternative titles, including “最爆伴娘团” and “伴娘也疯狂”.
- Also known as
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- 最爆伴娘团
- 伴娘也疯狂
- Damas en Guerra
- Sunokusios pamergės
- Brautalarm
- Девичник в Вегасе
- Le amiche della sposa
- A Melhor Despedida de Solteira
- Nedimeler
- La boda de mi mejor amiga
- Mes meilleures amies
- 伴娘
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- Druhny
- Ženy sobě
- Morsiusneidot
- Brudepiger
- Шаферки
- Φιλενάδες
- Koszorúslányok
- מסיבת רווקות
- Domnișoare de onoare
- Demoiselles d'honneur
- Missão Madrinha de Casamento
- 내 여자친구의 결혼식
- ブライズメイズ 史上最悪のウェディングプラン
- Līgavas māsas
- 伴娘我最大
- 最爆伴娘團
- Подружки нареченої
- Деверуше
- Dámska jazda
- Dekliščina
- แก๊งเพื่อนเจ้าสาว แสบรั่วตัวแม่
- Phù Dâu
- ब्राइड्समेडस
- La boda de la meva millor amiga
- Djeveruše
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FAQ
Bridesmaids FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Bridesmaids, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bridesmaids?
Bridesmaids runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
When was Bridesmaids released?
Bridesmaids was released on May 13, 2011.
Who directed Bridesmaids?
Bridesmaids was directed by Paul Feig.
More films by Paul Feig Who is in the cast of Bridesmaids?
Bridesmaids stars Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph and Rose Byrne.
How much did Bridesmaids make at the box office?
Bridesmaids grossed $324.8 million worldwide ($169.1 million domestic, $155.7 million international) on a budget of $32.5 million.
How is Bridesmaids rated?
Bridesmaids has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
What awards did Bridesmaids win?
Bridesmaids won 1 award from 13 nominations, including Best Comedy Movie at the Critics' Choice 2012.
Does Bridesmaids have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Bridesmaids has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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