My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
My Big Fat Greek Wedding is a 2002 romantic comedy directed by Joel Zwick, starring Michael Constantine and Nia Vardalos. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $368.7 million worldwide on a $5 million budget. It won 1 award from 7 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Critics gave it 62 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Joel Zwick
- Original language
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English - Studio
- IFC Films
- Budget
- $5M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is My Big Fat Greek Wedding About?
The premise of My Big Fat Greek Wedding without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young Greek-American woman, Toula Portokalos, unexpectedly finds love and must navigate the expectations of her large, close-knit family as she prepares for a wedding. The film follows her journey as she balances her heritage and modern desires, leading to humorous clashes between Greek traditions and American culture. Expect a heartwarming story about family, love, and embracing one's identity.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- greek restaurant
- bride
- prejudice
- travel agency
- baptism
- wedding reception
- culture clash
- greek family
- greek
- lead character played by screenwriter
- chick flick
- feel good romance
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- grammatical error in title
- brunette
- wedding dress
- dress
- gown
- cult film
- romantic comedy
- love
- young
- reference to denny's restaurant
- father disapproves of daughter's boyfriend
- written by star
- 30 year old
- putting in contact lenses
- contact lenses
- front yard party
- reference to hamlet
- part of trilogy
- first of series
- lamb on a spit
- six years later
- wedding invitation
- nationality in title
- restaurant
- computer
- school
- dancing
- wedding
- college
- teacher
- f rated
- suburb
- subtitled scene
- bride and groom
- protective male
- inter cultural
- camera
- rite
My Big Fat Greek Wedding Cast
Michael Constantine leads the cast, with Nia Vardalos. Directed by Joel Zwick.
- Director Joel Zwick
More from Joel Zwick
More films directed by Joel Zwick, best-rated first: Fat Albert and Second Sight.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave My Big Fat Greek Wedding 62 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 62 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 65% User score
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My Big Fat Greek Wedding Plot Summary
What happens in My Big Fat Greek Wedding 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
In the vibrant city of Chicago, Fotoula “Toula” Portokalos is a 30-year-old woman who finds herself entangled in the lively and sometimes overwhelming dynamics of her large Greek family. Her father, Gus, is particularly eager for her to marry and start a family of her own. Despite living comfortably with her parents and working in their restaurant, “Dancing Zorba’s”, she yearns for the freedom and independence that comes with adulthood.
Full summary
The whole story of My Big Fat Greek Wedding, scene by scene
My Big Fat Greek Wedding Box Office & Budget
My Big Fat Greek Wedding grossed $368.7 million worldwide on a $5 million budget, 74 times what it cost. $241.4 million came from the US and Canada and $127.3 million (35%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$368.7M
74× its budget
- US & Canada
- $241.4M
- International
- $127.3M
- Budget
- $5M
My Big Fat Greek Wedding Awards & Nominations
My Big Fat Greek Wedding won 1 award from 7 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Its biggest night was the Spirit Awards 2003, with 1 win from 1 nomination.
1 win7 nominations5 ceremonies
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Spirit Awards 2003 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Debut Performance – Nia Vardalos
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Golden Globes 2003 2 nominations- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actress) – Nia Vardalos
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Critics' Choice 2003 2 nominations- Nominated Best Acting Ensemble
- Nominated Best Writer – Nia Vardalos
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Oscars 2003 1 nomination- Nominated Writing (Original Screenplay)
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2003 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
My Big Fat Greek Wedding Trailers & Videos
The trailer of My Big Fat Greek Wedding.
How Well Do You Know My Big Fat Greek Wedding?
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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Who plays the character Toula Portokalos?
Cars in My Big Fat Greek Wedding
17 cars on screen, including the 1995 Jeep Cherokee and the 1990 Cadillac Brougham Stretched Limousine.
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1977 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Minor role -
1971 Cadillac Calais Background role
My Big Fat Greek Wedding Also Known As
34 alternative titles, including “My Big Fat Greek Wedding - Hochzeit auf Griechisch” and “Bazi Nagy Görög Lagzi - My Big Fat Greek Wedding”.
- Also known as
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- My Big Fat Greek Wedding - Hochzeit auf Griechisch
- Bazi Nagy Görög Lagzi - My Big Fat Greek Wedding
- Casamento Grego
- Mitt store fete greske bryllup
- Mi gran casamiento griego
- 我的巨型希腊婚礼
- Il mio grosso grasso matrimonio greco
- Моя большая греческая свадьба
- Mariage à la grecque
- Viram-se Gregos Para Casar
- Mi gran boda griega
- 我盛大的希腊婚礼
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- Bazi nagy görög lagzi
- Mitt stora feta grekiska bröllop
- Moja tučná grécka svadba
- Kreikkalainen naimakauppa
- Moje tlustá řecká svatba
- Moje wielkie greckie wesele
- Γάμος αλά Ελληνικά
- החתונה היוונית שלי
- Моє велике грецьке весілля
- Kalbinin Sesini Dinle
- 나의 그리스식 웨딩
- Nuntă a la grec
- Моята голяма луда гръцка сватба
- 我的希臘婚禮
- Моја велика мрсна православна свадба
- Moja obilna grška poroka
- マイ・ビッグ・ファット・ウェディング, ჩემი დიდი ბერძნული ქორწილი
- زفافي اليوناني الضخم
- บ้านหรรษา วิวาห์อลเวง
- Mano didelės storos graikiškos vestuvės
- Le mariage de l'année
- Đám Cưới Tại Hy Lạp
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My Big Fat Greek Wedding FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of My Big Fat Greek Wedding, each answered in a sentence.
How long is My Big Fat Greek Wedding?
My Big Fat Greek Wedding runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was My Big Fat Greek Wedding released?
My Big Fat Greek Wedding was released on April 19, 2002.
Who directed My Big Fat Greek Wedding?
My Big Fat Greek Wedding was directed by Joel Zwick.
More films by Joel Zwick Who is in the cast of My Big Fat Greek Wedding?
My Big Fat Greek Wedding stars Michael Constantine and Nia Vardalos.
How much did My Big Fat Greek Wedding make at the box office?
My Big Fat Greek Wedding grossed $368.7 million worldwide ($241.4 million domestic, $127.3 million international) on a budget of $5 million.
How is My Big Fat Greek Wedding rated?
My Big Fat Greek Wedding has 62 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
What awards did My Big Fat Greek Wedding win?
My Big Fat Greek Wedding won 1 award from 7 nominations, including Best Debut Performance at the Spirit Awards 2003.
Does My Big Fat Greek Wedding have a post-credit scene?
No. My Big Fat Greek Wedding has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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