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Just Married (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Just Married is a 2003 romantic comedy directed by Shawn Levy, starring Ashton Kutcher, Brittany Murphy and Christian Kane. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $101.6 million worldwide on a $18 million budget. Critics gave it 28 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$101.6M
Metascore
28
budget
$18M
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Just Married (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Shawn Levy
Genres
Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
Budget
$18M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Just Married About?

The premise of Just Married without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Sarah and Tom, a young and happy couple, elope against the wishes of Sarah's family and friends. They embark on a European honeymoon, but their parents have other plans. Sarah’s ex-boyfriend, Peter, is secretly sent on the same trip with the intention of causing trouble and driving the newlyweds apart. A series of mishaps and misunderstandings ensue as they try to navigate their new marriage and the unexpected interference.

Just Married Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • honeymoon
  • marriage
  • bare chested male
  • underwear
  • american abroad
  • nosebleed
  • tow truck
  • toilet
  • venice italy
  • traffic reporter
  • sex toy
  • airport
+38 more
  • airplane
  • killing a dog
  • security camera
  • sports bar
  • nonlinear timeline
  • museum
  • future in laws
  • wedding
  • ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationship
  • radio broadcasting
  • electrical fire
  • wedding night
  • two word title
  • just married
  • tank top
  • barefoot male
  • neo screwball comedy
  • male and female protagonists
  • gay character
  • man wears underwear
  • man wears a tank top
  • slow motion scene
  • radio personality as protagonist
  • freeze frame
  • bulldog
  • spilled drink
  • sleeping shirtless
  • sleeping nude
  • waking up naked
  • spilled coffee
  • family relationships
  • spilling drink on someone
  • spilling coffee on someone
  • escalator
  • chewing gum
  • chewing gum in hair
  • cutting hair
  • cutting one's own hair
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Cast & crew

Just Married Cast

Ashton Kutcher leads the cast, with Brittany Murphy and Christian Kane. Directed by Shawn Levy.

From the director

More from Shawn Levy

More films directed by Shawn Levy, best-rated first: Real Steel, Deadpool & Wolverine, The Adam Project and Free Guy.

Full filmography
Ratings

Just Married Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Just Married 28 on Metacritic.

Plot

Just Married Plot Summary

What happens in Just Married 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

As the story unfolds, we dive deep into a heartfelt narrative of love interwoven with deception. At its core is Tom Leezak, portrayed by Ashton Kutcher, a relatable everyman who finds himself caught in a whirlwind romance with the enchanting Sarah McNerney, played by Brittany Murphy. Their fateful meeting on the beach ignites a passion that leads to a whirlwind courtship, defying the disapproval of Sarah’s affluent family. Ultimately, this culminates in a dreamlike wedding, yet lurking beneath the surface of their seemingly perfect romance are soon-to-be-unraveled secrets.

Full summary

The whole story of Just Married, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Just Married Box Office & Budget

Just Married grossed $101.6 million worldwide on a $18 million budget, 5.6 times what it cost. $56.1 million came from the US and Canada and $45.4 million (45%) from the rest of the world.

2003 box office

Worldwide gross

$101.6M

5.6× its budget

US & Canada
$56.1M
International
$45.4M
Budget
$18M
US & Canada 55% Rest of the world 45%
Videos

Just Married Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Just Married.

Just Married
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Just Married?

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 the profession of Tom Leezak?

Cars

Cars in Just Married

10 cars on screen, including the 1970 Dodge Challenger and the Tasso Bingo.

All 10 cars
  • 1970 Dodge Challenger in Just Married 1970 Dodge Challenger Important role
  • Tasso Bingo in Just Married Tasso Bingo Important role
  • 1988 Isuzu N-Series in Just Married 1988 Isuzu N-Series Minor role
  • 1966 Mercedes-Benz 200 D W110 in Just Married 1966 Mercedes-Benz 200 D W110 Minor role
Details

Just Married Also Known As

30 alternative titles, including “Pour le meilleur et pour le rire” and “Recién Casados”.

Also known as
  • Pour le meilleur et pour le rire
  • Recién Casados
  • Nouveaux maries
  • Voll verheiratet
  • Oggi sposi... niente sesso!
  • Молодожены
  • Smekmånaden
  • Yeni Evli
  • 新婚告急
  • Casados de Fresco
  • Szakítópróba
  • Бракувани
+18 more
  • Líbánky
  • Tineri însurăței
  • Молодята
  • Παντρευτείτε
  • Χωρίστε
  • Τελειώσατε!
  • ירח דבש מטורף
  • Recém-Casados
  • Nowożeńcy
  • Nouveaux mariés
  • 우리 방금 결혼했어요
  • Medové týždne
  • ジャスト・マリッジ
  • Pravkar poročena
  • Yêu Là Cưới
  • Jaunavedžiai
  • คู่วิวาห์...หกคะเมนอลเวง
  • 玩串婚後事

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FAQ

Just Married FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Just Married, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Just Married?

Just Married runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Just Married released?

Just Married was released on January 10, 2003.

Who directed Just Married?

Just Married was directed by Shawn Levy.

More films by Shawn Levy

Who is in the cast of Just Married?

Just Married stars Ashton Kutcher, Brittany Murphy and Christian Kane.

How much did Just Married make at the box office?

Just Married grossed $101.6 million worldwide ($56.1 million domestic, $45.4 million international) on a budget of $18 million.

How is Just Married rated?

Just Married has 28 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.

Does Just Married have a post-credit scene?

No. Just Married has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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