PG-13

My Best Friend's Wedding

Julianne fell in love with her best friend the day he decided to marry someone else.

1997 • 105 min • Comedy · Romance

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Synopsis

When she receives word that her longtime platonic pal Michael O'Neal is getting married to debutante Kimberly Wallace, food critic Julianne Potter realizes her true feelings for Michael -- and sets out to sabotage the wedding.

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Movie Knight Score

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Julianne, a food critic, realizes she's in love with her best friend Michael just as he's about to marry someone else. She races against time to win him over and stop the wedding, leading to comic and dramatic attempts at sabotage.

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

Heads up

Some crude language
Characters consume alcohol
Themes of relationship sabotage

What it models well

The value of honesty in relationships
The importance of good friendships
Learning to accept change

Talk about it after

Unrequited love and moving on
Friendship vs. romance dilemmas
Ethical choices in relationships

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