Runaway Bride (1999)

User Rating:

5.2/10   

Director:

Garry Marshall

Writers (WGA):

Josann McGibbon (written by) &
Sara Parriott (written by)

Release Date:

30 July 1999 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Romance

Tagline:

Catch her if you can.

Plot:

A reporter is assigned to write a story about a woman who has left a string of fiances at the altar.

Plot Keywords:

Reporter | Wedding | Columnist | New York | Surprise After End Credits

Awards:

6 wins & 9 nominations

Cast

Julia Roberts	...	Maggie Carpenter
Richard Gere	...	Ike Graham
Joan Cusack	...	Peggy Flemming
Hector Elizondo	...	Fisher
Rita Wilson	...	Ellie Graham
Paul Dooley	...	Walter Carpenter
Christopher Meloni	...	Coach Bob Kelly
Donal Logue	...	Priest Brian Norris
Reg Rogers	...	George 'Bug Guy' Swilling
Yul Vazquez	...	Dead Head Gill Chavez
Jane Morris	...	Mrs. Pressman
Lisa Roberts Gillan	...	Elaine from Manhattan
Kathleen Marshall	...	Cousin Cindy
Jean Schertler	...	Grandma
Tom Hines	...	Cory Flemming

MPAA:

Rated PG for language and some suggestive dialogue.

Runtime:

116 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital

Certification:

Denmark:A | Malaysia:U | Argentina:Atp | Australia:PG | Chile:TE | Finland:S | France:U | Germany:o.Al. (bw) | Hong Kong:IIA | Iceland:L | New Zealand:PG | Norway:A | Portugal:M/6 | Singapore:PG | South Korea:12 | Spain:7 | Sweden:Btl | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | UK:PG | USA:PG | Philippines:G

Filming Locations:

Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Company:

Paramount Pictures

Trivia:

In the softball game scene, Joan Cusack wears a "Peaches" baseball cap, a reference to A League of Their Own (1992) which was directed by Penny Marshall (director Garry Marshall's sister) and which co-starred Ann Cusack (Joan's sister).

Goofs:

Continuity: In the scene after the hula party, Ike's lei moves back and forth on his neck. It goes from being perfectly in place to moved back farther several times.

Quotes:

Mrs. Pressmann: I'm thinking of changing back to my maiden name.
Walter Carpenter: Can you still remember it?

Movie Connections:

References The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

Soundtrack:

Never Saw Blue Like That

Best movie I've seen this Summer!

I absolutely loved this movie! I would consider this a true "romantic comedy". There were wonderful, well written characters and laughs all the way through. It was quite a treat to see Richard Gere play such a comedic role and do so well at it. I found this movie a joy to watch, not just because of Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, but the fantastic supporting cast and the picturesque town in which the movie takes place. It was altogether a wonderful experience. I can't express how refreshing it is to see a movie with no sex, no nudity, and no cursing. Hats off to Gary Marshall for putting a movie out there that's just good, clean fun!