Plot & Details
This spring, Universal Pictures and producer Judd Apatow '(Knocked Up,' 'The 40-Year-Old Virgin') invite you to experience 'Bridesmaids'. Kristen Wiig leads the cast as Anniem a maid of honor whose life unravels as she leads her best friendm 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.
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.
- MPAA Rating: R
- Genre(s): Comedy
- Run Time: 124min.
- Theatrical Release Date: 05/13/2011
- DVD Release Date: 09/20/2011
- Distributor(s): Universal Pictures, Relativity Media
- Director(s): Paul Feig
- Starring: Kristen Wiig , Maya Rudolph , Rose Byrne , Wendi McLendon-Covey , Ellie Kemper
- Themes: Wedding Bells,Women's Friendship,Nothing Goes Right,Faltering Friendships
- Tone: Irreverent,Outrageous,Bittersweet,Silly
- Keywords: bridesmaid,wedding-plans,friendship,police-officer
- Country of Origin: USA (05-13-2011)
- Language: English
Awards
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Original Screenplay | Annie Mumolo | Nominated |
| 2011 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Original Screenplay | Kristen Wiig | Nominated |
| 2011 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Supporting Actress | Melissa McCarthy | Nominated |
British Academy of Film and Television Arts
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Supporting Actress | Melissa McCarthy | Nominated |
| 2011 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Original Screenplay | Annie Mumolo | Nominated |
| 2011 | British Academy of Film and Television Arts | Best Original Screenplay | Kristen Wiig | Nominated |
Golden Globes
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | Kristen Wiig | Nominated |
| 2011 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | Best Picture - Comedy or Musical | Nominated |
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