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Overview

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Director:
Writers (WGA):
Josann McGibbon (written by) &
Sara Parriott (written by)
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Release Date:
30 July 1999 (USA) more
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Tagline:
Catch her if you can. more
Plot:
A reporter is assigned to write a story about a woman who has left a string of fiances at the altar. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
6 wins & 9 nominations more
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Do not runaway from the chance to see this darling and touching romcom more (245 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

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
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MPAA:
Rated PG for language and some suggestive dialogue.
Runtime:
116 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Garry Marshall used twins and triples as extras in numerous scenes after noticing the high number of twins in such a small town. more
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Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): During the scene where Ike proposes to Maggie, she refers to being at an "Oriole" game. When people use the actual name of Baltimore's Major League Baseball team, they always refer to the "Orioles." (The team's nicknames are the "O's" or the "Birds.") more
Quotes:
Maggie Carpenter: A girl can't get married in flannel! more
Movie Connections:
References Steel Magnolias (1989) more
Soundtrack:
You Sang To Me more

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Do not runaway from the chance to see this darling and touching romcom, 3 November 2008
Author: Amy Adler from Toledo, Ohio

Ike (Richard Gere) writes a column for a major New York City newspaper. But, he's a "last-minute" man, that is, he works better under pressure to complete each piece, barely making the paper's deadlines. One day, the inspiration pipeline is running dry and he grabs at a last minute tip to conjure up a column about a very cold-footed bride, Maggie (Julia Roberts) who has run away from the altar three times. Getting the facts seriously wrong means bye-bye Ike, as his boss and ex-wife (Rita Wilson) lets him go to avoid a lawsuit. Naturally, Ike is dismayed but, then, he is courted by another paper to do an in-depth study of Maggie, for she is about to walk down the aisle again in a matter of days. Traveling to the small city of Hale, Maryland, Ike sets up residence in the town's lovely inn and starts snooping. However, very shortly, the whole village, including Maggie, knows he's there and friends and neighbors try mightily to impede his investigation. They do this because they all have hope that Maggie's fourth nuptials will result in a marriage to the town's high school football coach, Bob (Chistopher Meloni). But, even with best friend Peggy (Joan Cusack) hovering around Maggie, could our Mags somehow be attracted to the handsome Ike, even when he's out to expose her foibles? This is a warm, funny, and touching romcom about the uncertainties in attraction, love, and marriage. How does one know for sure that their beloved is THE one? The answer here is that one must first know oneself well. The cast is a delight, with Roberts and Gere shining brightly in roles that are not necessarily predictable. The supporting troupe is also wonderful, as Cusack, Meloni, Wilson, Hector Elizondo, and others are as entertaining as they come. As for the setting, the lovely little Maryland town in the film is most beautiful and the costumes, photography, script and direction are all worthy, too. So, do not runaway from the chance to see this darling little romcom. It has some very fine lessons, love, and laughter to offer audiences of any age.

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