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The Wedding Year (2019): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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The Wedding Year is a 2019 comedy directed by Robert Luketic, starring Sarah Hyland as Mara, Matt Shively and Tyler James Williams. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $249,072 worldwide. Critics gave it 44% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.

IMDb rating
5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
44%
worldwide gross
$249.1K
Echo Score
40
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The Wedding Year (2019) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Robert Luketic
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Wedding Year About?

The premise of The Wedding Year without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A free-spirited woman grapples with her anxieties about commitment when she and her boyfriend find themselves attending seven weddings within a single year. As they navigate the celebrations and witness various couples tying the knot, she must confront her own reservations about marriage and the future of their relationship, leading to a hilarious and heartfelt journey of self-discovery and love.

The Wedding Year Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • boyfriend
  • interracial romance
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Cast & crew

The Wedding Year Cast & Characters

Sarah Hyland leads the cast as Mara, with Matt Shively as Alex and Tyler James Williams as Jake. Directed by Robert Luketic; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Wedding Year

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From the director

More from Robert Luketic

More films directed by Robert Luketic, best-rated first: Legally Blonde, 21, Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! and The Ugly Truth.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Wedding Year Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Wedding Year 44% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10. Our Echo Score gives it 40/100, strongest in art & craft (45) and weakest in sensory experience (40).

40 /100

The Wedding Year Echo Score Breakdown

Overall, The Wedding Year reflects a familiar romantic-comedy format that delivers occasional moments of genuine warmth amid pervasive predictability. Several viewers appreciated the lead chemistry and sporadic comedic set-pieces, yet many critics pointed to a formulaic plot and uneven tone that undermines its emotional resonance. The production rarely breaks new ground, trading originality for safe genre conventions. While the film offers brief enjoyment in its lighter moments, its generic structure and inconsistent execution leave a middling impression.

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

  • Art & Craft 45

    In terms of art and craft, The Wedding Year exhibits a straightforward visual style that seldom deviates from standard rom-com aesthetics. Direction and production design remain serviceable but unremarkable, with repetitive framing and modest set pieces. Editing maintains a consistent rhythm but lacks flair or inventive transitions. Overall, the film’s technical presentation feels functional rather than distinctive.

  • Character & Emotion 45

    When it comes to character and emotion, performances in The Wedding Year are uneven, with lead actors occasionally finding authentic chemistry but often slipping into clichéd expressions. The protagonist struggles to resonate as written, and supporting roles offer limited depth beyond standard comedic archetypes. While moments of rapport among characters elicit genuine warmth, inconsistent characterization and shallow emotional stakes hinder sustained audience investment.

  • Story & Flow 45

    When evaluating story and flow, the film follows a predictable trajectory, relying on familiar rom-com beats and cyclical wedding vignettes. Pacing remains steady but offers few surprises, and original plot developments are scarce. Attempts at humor generate occasional levity, yet narrative engagement wanes as clichés accumulate. Overall, the lack of inventive structure leaves the storyline feeling formulaic rather than compelling.

  • Sensory Experience 40

    In terms of sensory experience, the soundtrack and sound design in The Wedding Year are serviceable but largely undistinguished, with musical cues that sometimes feel intrusive. Visual presentation adheres to a conventional palette and lighting scheme without notable stylistic choices. Consequently, the film’s aural and visual elements support the narrative without enhancing its distinctiveness.

  • Rewatch Factor 45

    When considering rewatch factor, The Wedding Year offers brief amusement on first viewing but reveals limited replay value. Occasional comedic sequences and lead chemistry may prompt a casual revisit, yet predictable plot turns and standard genre tropes reduce incentive for repeated viewings. Overall, the film’s familiar beats and minimal narrative surprises undermine lasting appeal over time.

Plot

The Wedding Year Plot Summary

What happens in The Wedding Year 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

Mara Baylor, a Los Angeles photographer who works in a high-end vintage clothing shop, is best friends with Alex. Out for drinks with him, she uses a dating app to select someone to get a free dinner. In this case it is Jake Harrison, as he is a chef.

Out to dinner with Jake, after Mara orders an expensive dinner, he confesses he’s not really a celebrity chef. A cook in a local diner, he instead offers to make her something. As Mara is eating her pancakes, Jake tells her he has just finished culinary school and is from Virginia. When he accuses her of using people for free food, she suggests they sleep together.

Full summary

The whole story of The Wedding Year, scene by scene

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Box office

The Wedding Year Box Office

The Wedding Year grossed $249,072 worldwide.

2019 box office

Worldwide gross

$249.1K

International
$249.1K
Videos

The Wedding Year Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Wedding Year.

The Wedding Year | Official Trailer | In Theaters and On Demand September 20
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Wedding Year?

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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What is Mara's profession?

Cars

Cars in The Wedding Year

6 cars on screen, including the 1967 Ford F-Series and the 2015 Subaru Legacy.

All 6 cars
  • 1967 Ford F-Series in The Wedding Year 1967 Ford F-Series Important role
  • 2015 Subaru Legacy in The Wedding Year 2015 Subaru Legacy Important role
  • 2012 Ford Focus in The Wedding Year 2012 Ford Focus Background role
  • 2003 Honda Accord in The Wedding Year 2003 Honda Accord Background role
Details

The Wedding Year Also Known As

22 alternative titles, including “NászszezON” and “Chay Sô An Cuoi”.

Also known as
  • NászszezON
  • Chay Sô An Cuoi
  • 웨딩 이어
  • Svatební kolotoč
  • Свадебный год
  • L'année des Mariages
  • Весільний рік
  • 마라가 큰 결정을 해야 해
  • L'année de tous les mariages
  • שנת החתונה שלי
  • Kāzu gads
  • 结婚年
+10 more
  • 婚禮跑到趴
  • Un casamiento más
  • El año de las bodas
  • Um Casamento a Mais
  • I znowu wesele
  • Η Ώρα η Καλή
  • Chạy Sô Ăn Cưới
  • 婚礼年
  • Svadobný kolotoč
  • Anul nunților

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FAQ

The Wedding Year FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is The Wedding Year?

The Wedding Year runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The Wedding Year released?

The Wedding Year was released on September 20, 2019.

Who directed The Wedding Year?

The Wedding Year was directed by Robert Luketic.

More films by Robert Luketic

Who is in the cast of The Wedding Year?

The Wedding Year stars Sarah Hyland as Mara, Matt Shively as Alex and Tyler James Williams as Jake, among 10 credited actors.

How much did The Wedding Year make at the box office?

The Wedding Year grossed $249,072 worldwide.

How is The Wedding Year rated?

The Wedding Year has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 44% on Rotten Tomatoes, 59% on TMDB and 2.4/5 on Letterboxd.

Does The Wedding Year have a post-credit scene?

No. The Wedding Year has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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