Muriel's Wedding (1994)
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- R
- 1h 46min
- Comedy, Drama
- 31 Mar 1995 (USA)
- Movie
A young social outcast in Australia steals money from her parents to finance a vacation where she hopes to find happiness, and perhaps love.
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Stars:
Awards:
- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 9 wins & 11 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
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Sophie Lee | ... |
Tania
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| Roz Hammond | ... |
Cheryl
(as Rosalind Hammond)
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| Toni Collette | ... |
Muriel
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Belinda Jarrett | ... |
Janine
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| Pippa Grandison | ... |
Nicole
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| Bill Hunter | ... |
Bill
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| Jeanie Drynan | ... |
Betty
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| Dan Wyllie | ... |
Perry
(as Daniel Wyllie)
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| Gabby Millgate | ... |
Joanie
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Gennie Nevinson | ... |
Deidre
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| Rachel Griffiths | ... |
Rhonda
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| Matt Day | ... |
Brice
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| Chris Haywood | ... |
Ken Blundell
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| Daniel Lapaine | ... |
David Van Arkle
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| Susan Prior | ... |
Girl At Wedding
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Nathan Kaye | ... |
Chook
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Cecily Polson | ... |
Tania's Mother
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| Rob Steele | ... |
Higgins
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| Geneviève Picot | ... |
Store Detective
(as Genevieve Picot)
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| Richard Sutherland | ... |
Constable Saunders
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Steve Smith | ... |
Constable Gillespie
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Katie Saunders | ... |
Penelope
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Dene Kermond | ... |
Malcolm
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Jeamin Lee | ... |
Chinese Waitress
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| Jon-Claire Lee | ... |
Chinese Maitre D'
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| Kuni Hashimoto | ... |
Akira
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Ken Senga | ... |
Victor Keinosuke
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Des Rodgers | ... |
Island MC
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Rohan Jones | ... |
Restaurant Boy
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Scott Hall-Watson | ... |
Restaurant Boy
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Craig Olson | ... |
Restaurant Boy
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Justin Witham | ... |
Restaurant Boy
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Rodney Arnold | ... |
Ejected Diner
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| Barry Crocker | ... |
Self
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Steve Cox | ... |
Cruise Taxi Driver
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| Kevin Copeland | ... |
Sailor
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James Schramko | ... |
Sailor
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Richard Morecroft | ... |
Self
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| Richard Carter | ... |
Federal Policeman
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John Gaden | ... |
Doctor
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| Heather Mitchell | ... |
Bridal Manageress #1
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Heidi Lapaine | ... |
Bridal Assistant #1
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| Di Smith | ... |
Physiotherapist
(as Diane Smith)
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| Darrin Klimek | ... |
Rhonda's Taxi Driver
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Penne Hackforth-Jones | ... |
Bridal Manageress #2
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| Kirsty Hinchcliffe | ... |
Bridal Assistant #2
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| Robert Alexander | ... |
Barrister
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Troy Hardy | ... |
Young Boy
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Robyn Pitt Owen | ... |
Singer at Muriel's Wedding
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Annie Byron | ... |
Rhonda's Mother
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Jacqueline Linke | ... |
Press at Muriel's Wedding
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Alvaro Marques | ... |
Press at Muriel's Wedding
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Fiona Sullivan | ... |
Press at Muriel's Wedding
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Ineke Rapp | ... |
Press at Muriel's Wedding
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| Julian Garner | ... |
Press at Muriel's Wedding
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| Vincent Ball | ... |
Priest
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John Hoare | ... |
Well Wisher at Muriel's Wedding
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| Frankie Davidson | ... |
Sergeant
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Louise Cullen | ... |
Deidre's Friend
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| Basil Clarke | ... |
Funeral Priest
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| John Walton | ... |
Taxi Driver
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Renarta Azzopardi | ... |
Resort Party Guest (uncredited)
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Cintra Bedford | ... |
Bride in Bridal Shop (uncredited)
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| Daniel Hepner | ... |
Groomsman (uncredited)
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John-Michael Howson | ... |
Self (uncredited)
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Fred Rouady | ... |
Bartender (uncredited)
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Directed by
| P.J. Hogan | ||
Written by
| P.J. Hogan | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Michael D. Aglion | ... | associate producer |
| Lynda House | ... | producer |
| Tony Mahood | ... | associate producer |
| Jocelyn Moorhouse | ... | producer |
Music by
| Peter Best | ||
Cinematography by
| Martin McGrath | ||
Editing by
| Jill Bilcock | ||
Editorial Department
| Ian Letcher | ... | color grader |
| Jeremy Lines | ... | editing attachment |
| Jane Moran | ... | assembly editor |
| Cleo Myles | ... | assistant editor |
| Rohan Wilson | ... | negative matcher |
| Heather McDermott | ... | post-production coordinator (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Alison Barrett | ||
Production Design by
| Paddy Reardon | ... | (as Patrick Reardon) |
Art Direction by
| Hugh Bateup | ||
Set Decoration by
| Glen W. Johnson | ||
| Jane Murphy | ||
Costume Design by
| Terry Ryan | ||
Makeup Department
| Margaret Archman | ... | makeup assistant: Queensland |
| Ziggy Golden | ... | hair stylist (as Jan Zeigenbein) |
| Carolyn Nott | ... | makeup assistant: Queensland |
| Noriko Watanabe | ... | hair/makeup supervisor |
| Noreen Wilkie | ... | hair assistant / makeup assistant |
Production Management
| Catherine Bishop | ... | production manager (as Catherine 'Tatts' Bishop) |
| Nick Fenby | ... | production manager: Queensland / unit manager: Queensland |
| Simon Hawkins | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Karen Mahood | ... | third assistant director |
| Tony Mahood | ... | first assistant director |
| John Martin | ... | second assistant director |
| Angella McPherson | ... | third assistant director: Queensland (as Angela McPherson) |
Art Department
| Dianne Bennett | ... | art department assistant |
| James Cox | ... | stand-by props |
| Christina Díaz Norman | ... | art department coordinator |
| Philipa Playford | ... | art department assistant |
| Andrew Staig | ... | carpenter |
Sound Department
| Steve Burgess | ... | foley artist |
| Helen Field | ... | sound liaison |
| Jack Friedman | ... | boom operator |
| James Harvey | ... | assistant sound editor |
| David Lee | ... | sound |
| Gerry Long | ... | foley artist (as Gerard Long) |
| Steve Murphy | ... | stereo sound consultant: Dolby |
| Glenn Newnham | ... | sound |
| Paul Pirola | ... | adr recordist |
| Livia Ruzic | ... | sound |
| Roger Savage | ... | sound |
| André Cappello | ... | recording assistant (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Ray Fowler | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Paul Gorrie | ... | special effects technician (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Roger Cowland | ... | opticals |
Stunts
| Rocky McDonald | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Nick Adam | ... | electrician: Queensland |
| Andrew Flannigan | ... | camera operator: helicopter, Queensland |
| John Forrest | ... | camera attachment |
| Darryn Fox | ... | electrician |
| Sally Gray | ... | camera attachment |
| Murray Head | ... | best boy: Queensland |
| Darrin Keough | ... | first assistant camera |
| Brett Matthews | ... | clapper loader |
| Brett McDowell | ... | key grip |
| Robert McFarlane | ... | still photographer |
| Ken Moffatt | ... | gaffer: Queensland |
| Peter Moloney | ... | best boy (as Peter Maloney) |
| Andrew Moore | ... | electrician |
| David Parkinson | ... | gaffer |
| Greg Rawson | ... | best boy |
| Gary Shearsmith | ... | grip: Queensland |
| John Tate | ... | grip |
| David Williamson | ... | camera operator |
| Heath Williamson | ... | video split operator: Queensland |
| Bruce Phillips | ... | director of photography: second unit (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Gabrielle Healy | ... | extras casting |
| Trish McAskill | ... | casting assistant (as Tricia McAskill) |
| Sandra Oosterman | ... | extras casting assistant |
| Kristin Whitfield | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Suzanne Head | ... | costume constructor (as Susanne 'Mouse' Head) |
| Heather Laurie | ... | stand-by wardrobe |
| Michelle Leonard | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Mandy Sedawie | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Location Management
| Patricia Blunt | ... | location manager |
| Russell Boyd | ... | location manager: Queensland |
Music Department
| Chris Gough | ... | music supervisor |
| David Hemming | ... | music mixer engineer / music recordist/engineer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Daphne Paris | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Ian Anderson | ... | laboratory liaison |
| Antonia Barnard | ... | completion guarantor |
| Mandy Carter | ... | post-production accountant |
| Sharon Gerussi | ... | production secretary |
| Fran Lanigan | ... | marketing consultant |
| Tony Leonard | ... | insurance |
| Peter Long | ... | title designer |
| Steeves Lumley | ... | insurance |
| Ian Madison | ... | don's body |
| Jeff McTaggart | ... | helicopter pilot: Queensland |
| Bryce Menzies | ... | legal |
| Victoria Mielewska | ... | dialogue coach |
| Sandie Morris | ... | assistant accountant |
| Shane Naylor | ... | unit assistant |
| John O'Connell | ... | choreographer |
| Damien Rossi | ... | production runner: Queensland |
| Ian Russell | ... | laboratory liaison |
| Jill Steele | ... | production accountant |
| Jo Stewart | ... | release script |
| Rowena Talacko | ... | production coordinator |
| Phillip Taylor | ... | unit assistant |
| Roth Warren | ... | legal |
| Martin Williams | ... | production runner |
| Christopher Gambale | ... | assistant to Harvey Weinstein (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Jane Campion | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Roadshow Films (1994) (Australia) (theatrical)
- CiBy 2000 (1994) (France) (theatrical)
- Laurenfilm (1995) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Miramax (1995) (United States) (theatrical)
- Monopole-Pathé (1995) (Switzerland) (theatrical)
- Mundial Films (1995) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Alliance Atlantis Communications
- Arthaus (2021) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Arthaus (2021) (Germany) (DVD)
- Atlantic Film (2008) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Gativideo (1995) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Gativideo (2008) (Argentina) (DVD)
- HBO Max (2020) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- Kinowelt Home Entertainment (2006) (Germany) (DVD)
- Miramax (United States) (DVD)
- Miramax (United States) (VHS)
- Miramax (United States) (laserdisc)
- Nickelodeon Network (2023) (Australia) (tv)
- Nine Network Australia (2023) (Australia) (tv)
- Pluto TV (2023) (United States) (video)
- Roadshow Home Video
- Telefilm Hellas (1996) (Greece) (VHS)
- Top Tape (Brazil) (VHS)
- VPS Film-Entertainment GmbH
- Videomax (1997) (Mexico) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Atlab (laboratory: shoot)
- Australian Film Finance Corporation (AFFC) (funding)
- Bond Couriers, Sydney (couriers)
- Cinevex (laboratory: post-production)
- Coral Reef Swimwear (wardrobe)
- Eat and Shoot Through (catering)
- Eleets Film Catering (catering: Queensland)
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Guess? Watches (watches)
- Lemac Film & Video Equipment (camera equipment provided by)
- Mana Music (music supervision)
- Metropolis (music recording and mixing)
- Optical & Graphics (titles)
- Polydor (soundtrack)
- Roger David Menswear (wardrobe)
- Soundfirm (sound mixing facility)
- St. George Partnership Banking Limited (bank)
- Stikman Clothing (wardrobe)
- Sun Up Swimwear (wardrobe)
- Tarocash Menswear (wardrobe)
- Toronto International Film Festival (festival)
- Traveltoo (travel services)
- Vaucluse Digital, Sydney (music recording and mixing)
- Wiz Couriers, Melbourne (couriers)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Muriel finds life in Porpoise Spit, Australia dull and spends her days alone in her room listening to ABBA and dreaming of her wedding day. A slight problem is she never had a date. Then she steals some money to go on a tropical vacation, meets a wacky friend, changes her name to Mariel, and turns her world upside down. Written by Lynn Salmon |
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| Taglines | A comedy about a small-town girl who didn't fit in, but is about to learn how to stand out. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $3,000,000 (estimated) |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $42,300,000 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Toni Collette gained 18 kgs (40 pounds) in 7 weeks with the help of a dietitian for this role. See more » |
| Goofs | When Muriel is trying on a wedding dress in the shop, and is admiring it in the full-length mirror, to the right in the mirror, you can clearly see a crewmember standing there, before quickly darting out of the reflection. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Terror Nullius (2018). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Dancing Queen See more » |
| Quotes |
[repeated line]
Joanie: You're terrible, Muriel. See more » |