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Bridesmaids

2011
2h 5m
R
6.8/10
322,995 votes
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89%
Tomatometer
75
75Metascore
Comedy

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Overview

Annie (Kristen Wiig), is a maid of honor whose life unravels as she leads her best friend, Lillian (Maya Rudolph), and a group of colorful bridesmaids (Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey and Ellie Kemper) on a wild ride down the road to matrimony. Annie's life is a mess. But when she finds out her lifetime best friend is engaged, sh...

Director / Creator

Paul Feig

Writers

Kristen Wiig, Annie Mumolo

Top Cast

Kristen Wiig
Maya Rudolph
Rose Byrne
Box Office$169,106,725
AwardsNominated for 2 Oscars. 25 wins & 72 nominations total

About Bridesmaids (2011)

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Overview

Bridesmaids (2011) is a Comedy film from United States. the film was directed by Paul Feig from a screenplay by Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo. It runs 2 hours and 5 minutes and was produced primarily in English and Thai.

What it's about

Annie (Kristen Wiig), is a maid of honor whose life unravels as she leads her best friend, Lillian (Maya Rudolph), and a group of colorful bridesmaids (Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey and Ellie Kemper) on a wild ride down the road to matrimony. Annie's life is a mess. But when she finds out her lifetime best friend is engaged, she simply must serve as Lillian's maid of honor. Though lovelorn and broke, Annie bluffs her way through the expensive and bizarre rituals. With one chance to get it perfect, she'll show Lillian and her bridesmaids just how far you'll go for someone you love.

Cast and crew

The film stars Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, and Rose Byrne in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.

Critical reception

On IMDb, Bridesmaids holds a rating of 6.8/10 based on 322,995 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 89%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 75/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: Nominated for 2 Oscars. 25 wins & 72 nominations total. These numbers place Bridesmaids within the broader landscape of Comedy cinema from 2011, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.

Where to watch

It can also be rented or purchased digitally through Fandango at Home, YouTube, and AppleTV. Free, ad-supported viewing options are available on The Roku Channel. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.

Why Bridesmaids is worth knowing

If you enjoy Comedy films, Bridesmaids offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 2011 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how comedy evolved during that period. Performances from Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep Bridesmaids on your watchlist for later.

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