The Wedding Date (2005): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Wedding Date is a 2005 romantic comedy directed by Clare Kilner, starring Dermot Mulroney, Debra Messing and Jack Davenport. It is partly based on Asking for Trouble by Elizabeth Young. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $47.1 million worldwide on a $15 million budget. Critics gave it 32 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Clare Kilner
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $15M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Wedding Date About?
The premise of The Wedding Date without spoilers, adapted from Asking for Trouble by Elizabeth Young. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Facing an uncomfortable family gathering and a potential run-in with her former fiancé, Kat needs a believable boyfriend. She finds an unlikely ally in Nick, a handsome and quick-witted professional who agrees to play the part. Together, they navigate the wedding festivities with humor and charm, leading to unexpected complications and a blossoming connection as Kat tries to keep up the charade.
The Wedding Date Themes & Keywords
· 47 tags- bare chested male
- male rear nudity
- male nudity
- cricket the sport
- female director
- female filmmaker
- male underwear
- hairy chest
- boxer briefs
- romantic comedy
- couple
- female protagonist
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- wedding
- escort
- male escort
- wedding date
- f rated
- chick flick
- title directed by female
- rural england
- undressing
- sex
- london england
- underwear
- towel
- boxer shorts
- boat
- bed
- rear nudity
- opposites attract
- deception
- assumed identity
- male female relationship
- female nudity
- love
- wine
- united kingdom
- stepfather
- shower
- breakup
- bachelorette party
- bachelor party
- sister sister relationship
- gigolo
- farce
- airplane
- actor shares first name with character
The Wedding Date Cast
Dermot Mulroney leads the cast, with Debra Messing and Jack Davenport. Directed by Clare Kilner.
- Director Clare Kilner
More from Clare Kilner
More films directed by Clare Kilner, best-rated first: How to Deal, Janice Beard and Janice Beard 45 WPM.
The Wedding Date Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Wedding Date 32 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Metacritic 32 Metascore
User score 5.9
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TMDB 68% User score
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The Wedding Date Plot Summary
What happens in The Wedding Date from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Kat Ellis, a single New Yorker, returns to her parents’ home in London to serve as the maid of honor for her younger half-sister Amy’s wedding. Little does she know that the best man at the event will be her former fiancé, Jeffrey, who unexpectedly ended their relationship two years prior. Eager to impress him and perhaps stir a bit of jealousy, Kat enlists the help of the charming escort Nick Mercer to act as her boyfriend.
As Kat attempts to make Jeffrey envious, her scheme quickly spirals out of control when Nick effortlessly convinces everyone, including Kat herself, that they are profoundly in love. In an unexpected turn of events, Kat finds herself genuinely falling for Nick, who reciprocates these feelings.
Full summary
The whole story of The Wedding Date, scene by scene
The Wedding Date Box Office & Budget
The Wedding Date grossed $47.1 million worldwide on a $15 million budget, 3.1 times what it cost. $31.7 million came from the US and Canada and $15.4 million (33%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$47.1M
3.1× its budget
- US & Canada
- $31.7M
- International
- $15.4M
- Budget
- $15M
The Wedding Date Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Wedding Date.
How Well Do You Know The Wedding Date?
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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- Question 10: not answered
What is Kat Ellis's primary reason for hiring Nick Mercer?
Cars in The Wedding Date
19 cars on screen, including the 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 and the 2003 Volvo XC90.
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1965 Austin-Healey 3000 Important role -
2003 Volvo XC90 Important role -
1952 Bentley Mk.VI Minor role -
1954 Bentley R-Type Drop Head Coupé Minor role
The Wedding Date Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “El Dia de la Boda” and “Un amore in prestito”.
- Also known as
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- El Dia de la Boda
- Un amore in prestito
- Something Borrowed
- Συνοδός για Γάμους
- Svadobné trapasy
- Жених напрокат
- The Wedding Date - L'amore ha il suo prezzo
- L'escorte
- Um Homem de Sonho
- Lagzi-randi
- El día de la boda
- Pretty Man, czyli chłopak do wynajęcia
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- Dokonalá partie
- Мъж под наем
- הדייט שלי לחתונה
- Muito Bem Acompanhada
- Hääheila
- 웨딩 데이트
- Kiralık Sevgili
- Un homme à tout prix
- Pratnja za vjenčanje
- Spremljevalec za poroko
- 婚禮約會
- 结婚纪念日
- Vedybų data
- ウエディング・デイト
- День весілля
- นายคนนี้ที่หัวใจบอก…ใช่เลย
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The Wedding Date FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Wedding Date, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Wedding Date?
The Wedding Date runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was The Wedding Date released?
The Wedding Date was released on February 4, 2005.
Who directed The Wedding Date?
The Wedding Date was directed by Clare Kilner.
More films by Clare Kilner Who is in the cast of The Wedding Date?
The Wedding Date stars Dermot Mulroney, Debra Messing and Jack Davenport.
How much did The Wedding Date make at the box office?
The Wedding Date grossed $47.1 million worldwide ($31.7 million domestic, $15.4 million international) on a budget of $15 million.
How is The Wedding Date rated?
The Wedding Date has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 32 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Is The Wedding Date based on a book?
Yes. The Wedding Date is partly adapted from Asking for Trouble by Elizabeth Young.
Does The Wedding Date have a post-credit scene?
No. The Wedding Date has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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