Muriel's Wedding is a 1994 Australian comedy-drama film written and directed by P.J. Hogan. The film, which stars actors Toni Collette, Rachel Griffiths, Jeanie Drynan, Sophie Lee, and Bill Hunter, focuses on the socially awkward Muriel whose ambition is to have a glamorous wedding and improve her personal life by moving from her dead end home town, the fictional Porpoise Spit, to Sydney. The film received multiple award nominations, including a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.
| Director | P.J. Hogan |
| Produced by | Lynda House, Jocelyn Moorhouse |
| Writer(s) | P.J. Hogan |
| Starring | Toni Collette, Bill Hunter, Rachel Griffiths |
| Music | Peter Best |
| Cinematography | Martin McGrath |
| Edited by | Jill Bilcock |
| Production, company | CiBy 2000, Film Victoria, House & Moorhouse Films |
| Distributed by | Roadshow Entertainment |
| Released | September 29, 1994 (Australia), March 10, 1995 (United States) |
| Running time | 101 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $9 million |
| Box office | $57.5 million |
| Netflix ID | 783045 |
About Muriel's Wedding
A young Australian social outcast steals money from her parents to finance a vacation in hopes of finding happiness and love.
Achievement of Muriel's Wedding
Toni Collette was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy.
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Latest information about Muriel's Wedding updated on July 28 2021.
