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You May Not Kiss the Bride (2011): Cast & Plot

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You May Not Kiss the Bride is a 2011 romantic comedy directed by Rob Hedden, starring Dave Annable as Bryan Lighthouse, Ken Davitian and Katharine McPhee. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.

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You May Not Kiss the Bride (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Director
Rob Hedden
Genres
Romance , Action , Comedy , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is You May Not Kiss the Bride About?

The premise of You May Not Kiss the Bride without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Bryan, a modest pet photographer, finds his quiet life upended when he is compelled to marry Masha, the daughter of a Croatian crime lord. Their honeymoon in a tropical paradise turns dangerous as Masha is kidnapped, thrusting Bryan into a wild adventure of rescue and intrigue.

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Cast & crew

You May Not Kiss the Bride Cast & Characters

Dave Annable leads the cast as Bryan Lighthouse, with Ken Davitian as Vadik Nikitin and Katharine McPhee as Masha Nikitin. Directed by Rob Hedden; 27 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Rob Hedden

More films directed by Rob Hedden, best-rated first: Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan, Boxboarders!, Alien Fury: Countdown to Invasion and Dying to Live.

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Plot

You May Not Kiss the Bride Plot Summary

What happens in You May Not Kiss the Bride from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The unassuming pet photographer, Bryan Lighthouse [Dave Annable], is thrust into a high-stakes blend of action and romance when he is forced to marry Masha Nikitin [Katharine McPhee] to pay a debt to her criminal parents against his will. Masha’s father, Vlatko [Ken Davitian], arranges the marriage to secure a green card for his daughter, under the strict condition that Bryan cannot touch her. The couple heads to a remote tropical resort in Tahiti for their honeymoon, where a shadow from Masha’s past follows them: her former lover Brick [Vinnie Jones], who still loves her even if she does not return the feeling.

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You May Not Kiss the Bride Trailers & Videos

The trailer of You May Not Kiss the Bride.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know You May Not Kiss the Bride?

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 the occupation of the main male protagonist, Bryan?

Cars

Cars in You May Not Kiss the Bride

6 cars on screen, including the 1992 Jeep Wrangler and the 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited.

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  • 1992 Jeep Wrangler in You May Not Kiss the Bride 1992 Jeep Wrangler Important role
  • 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited in You May Not Kiss the Bride 2009 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Important role
  • 1973 Volkswagen Thing Typ 181 in You May Not Kiss the Bride 1973 Volkswagen Thing Typ 181 Important role
  • 2006 Cadillac DTS in You May Not Kiss the Bride 2006 Cadillac DTS Background role
Details

You May Not Kiss the Bride Also Known As

21 alternative titles, including “Smekmånaden från helvetet” and “Wedlocked”.

Also known as
  • Smekmånaden från helvetet
  • Wedlocked
  • Voll verflittert
  • No deberías besar a la Novia
  • Pienissä häissä
  • Você Não Pode Beijar A Noiva
  • Nu går den vilde bryllupsrejse
  • Gelini Öpemeyebilirsiniz
  • N'embrasse pas la mariée
  • Притворись моим мужем
  • Küssen verboten! - Honeymoon mit Hindernissen
  • Nie można pocałować panny młodej
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  • Ne csókold meg a menyasszonyt!
  • Líbat nevěstu zakázáno
  • אינך רשאי לנשק את הכלה
  • Може да не целувате булката
  • Nu poți săruta mireasa
  • Прикинься моїм чоловіком
  • No puedes besar a la novia
  • 你不可以吻新娘
  • Ženích na odstrel

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You May Not Kiss the Bride FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of You May Not Kiss the Bride, each answered in a sentence.

How long is You May Not Kiss the Bride?

You May Not Kiss the Bride runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was You May Not Kiss the Bride released?

You May Not Kiss the Bride was released on April 3, 2011.

Who directed You May Not Kiss the Bride?

You May Not Kiss the Bride was directed by Rob Hedden.

More films by Rob Hedden

Who is in the cast of You May Not Kiss the Bride?

You May Not Kiss the Bride stars Dave Annable as Bryan Lighthouse, Ken Davitian as Vadik Nikitin and Katharine McPhee as Masha Nikitin, among 27 credited actors.

Does You May Not Kiss the Bride have a post-credit scene?

No. You May Not Kiss the Bride has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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