Bridesmaids
“Save the date.”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Kristen Wiig
Annie
Maya Rudolph
Lillian
Rose Byrne
Helen
Chris O'Dowd
Rhodes
Melissa McCarthy
Megan
Wendi McLendon-Covey
Rita
Ellie Kemper
Becca
Jill Clayburgh
Annie's Mom
Matt Lucas
Gil
Rebel Wilson
Brynn
Michael Hitchcock
Don Cholodecki
Terry Crews
Boot Camp Instructor
Tom Yi
Jewelry Store Couple
Elaine Kao
Jewelry Store Couple
Kali Hawk
Kahlua
Joe Nuñez
Oscar the Security Guard
Greg Tuculescu
Kevin
Steve Bannos
Annie's Mistaken Husband
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
May 13, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 14, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$32.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$288.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
8.87x
+$255.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Feig
- Screenplay & Story
- Annie Mumolo, Kristen Wiig
- Original Score
- Michael Andrews
- Original Title
- Bridesmaids
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Budget
- $32.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $288.4M
- Production Studios
- Apatow Productions, Relativity Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Feig
Annie Mumolo, Kristen Wiig
Michael Andrews
Robert D. Yeoman
William Kerr, Michael L. Sale
Judd Apatow, Paul Feig, Clayton Townsend, Barry Mendel
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Feig
Director
Judd Apatow
Producer
Michael Andrews
Original Music Composer
Christine Wada
Costume Design
Clayton Townsend
Producer
William Kerr
Editor
Barry Mendel
Producer
Leesa Evans
Costume Design
Robert D. Yeoman
Director of Photography
Michael L. Sale
Editor
Jefferson Sage
Production Design
Annie Mumolo
Writer
Kristen Wiig
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Crude Content • Sexual Content • Coarse Language
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bridesmaids
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bridesmaids about?
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.
Who directed Bridesmaids?
Bridesmaids was directed by Paul Feig.
Who stars in Bridesmaids?
The principal cast of Bridesmaids includes Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Chris O'Dowd, Melissa McCarthy.
When was Bridesmaids released and how long is it?
Bridesmaids was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
What was the box office and production budget of Bridesmaids?
Bridesmaids had a reported production budget of $32.5M and grossed $288.4M at the worldwide box office (8.87 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Bridesmaids?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bridesmaids was composed by Michael Andrews.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bridesmaids?
Bridesmaids holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).