PG-13

Honeymoon in Vegas

A comedy about one bride, two grooms, and 34 flying Elvises.

1992 • 96 min • Comedy · Romance

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Synopsis

On her deathbed, a mother makes her son promise never to get married, which scars him with psychological blocks to a commitment with his girlfriend. They finally decide to tie the knot in Vegas, but a wealthy gambler arranges for the man to lose $65K in a poker game and offers to clear the debt for a weekend with his fiancée.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

328 reviews

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Jack, commitment-phobic due to a deathbed promise, finally plans to marry Betsy in Vegas. A wealthy gambler, however, arranges for Jack to lose a huge poker debt and offers to clear it in exchange for a weekend with Betsy. This kicks off a wild chase across Hawaii as Jack tries to win Betsy back.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 3/10
Romance & sensuality: 4/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Some suggestive situations and dialogue
Gambling addiction is a plot point
Brief, mild language

What it models well

Overcoming fear of commitment
Fighting for love
Honesty in relationships

Talk about it after

What does true commitment mean?
Is it ever okay to lie to someone you love?
How does Jack's mother's wish affect his choices?

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