Bride Wars

Even best friends can't share the same wedding day.

2009 • 89 min • Comedy · Romance

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Synopsis

Two best friends become rivals when their respective weddings are accidentally booked for the same day.

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Two best friends, Liv and Emma, have their lifelong dreams of a perfect wedding at the Plaza Hotel turn into a nightmare when their weddings are accidentally booked for the same day. What was once an unbreakable bond of friendship quickly devolves into a hilarious and intense battle of wills, as each tries to sabotage the other's special day.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 2/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 0/10

Heads up

Friends turn into rivals and play pranks
Some emotional arguments between friends

What it models well

The importance of true friendship
Compromise and understanding
Forgiveness and reconciliation

Talk about it after

What makes a good friend?
How can rivalry impact relationships?
The difference between dreams and reality

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Top billed cast

Director: Gary Winick • Crew: Casey Wilson, Greg DePaul, June Diane Raphael, Greg DePaul

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RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
The film Bride Wars (2009) received mixed reviews, with critics questioning the logic behind two best friends sabotaging each other's weddings over a scheduling conflict. While some plot points are unrealistic, the structured storyline and relatable emotional moments keep the film enjoyable. The conflict highlights how sensitive and ego-driven wedding planning can become.…
Alunauwie, TMDB Community