Runaway Bride

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Runaway Bride

PG

1999

1h 56m

Romance

Comedy

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Having already left three grooms at the altar, Maggie Carpenter (Julia Roberts) is branded "the runaway bride" by jaded city journalist Ike Graham (Richard Gere). But, after his facts are called into question, Ike races to Maggie's hometown to save his reputation and report on her upcoming fourth trip down the aisle -- during which he's convinced she'll run again. Though he's there on a muckraking mission, Ike can't help but fall for this breathtaking heartbreaker.

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Critics Consensus

Cliche story with lack of chemistry between Richard Gere and Julia Roberts.

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David Ansen

Newsweek

03/06/2018

Why does Runaway Bride feel so off? Why does it produce such halfhearted laughter? This is the sort of Hollywood tale in which everything seems to have been decided by committee.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

12/28/2010

3/5

Cute romantic comedy OK for most older kids.

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Ernest Hardy

Film.com

01/01/2000

Runaway Bride is an atrocious bit of by-the-numbers screen filler.

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Claire McNear

The Ringer

03/25/2019

Julia Roberts, as a small-town charmer with a history of breaking off engagements at the altar, and Richard Gere, as a reporter sent to write about her, still deliver a perfectly pleasant rom-com.

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

03/25/2016

C+

The pic is sweet, well-played and a bore.

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Betty Jo Tucker

ReelTalk Movie Reviews

02/17/2013

The predictability of this romantic comedy co-starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere in no way detracts from its humorous charm.

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David S

@IH8Phags69 Jan 5

Watching Julia Roberts on screen is like watching a baboon's a$$ in motion!!!

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Mary S

Dec 20

Filled with city mouse/country mouse cliches. Lacked romantic sparkle.

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Rob A

Jun 18

If Pretty Woman was so much better, then why have I seen this four times over the years? (Probably twice for the former.) Adorable rom-com here displaying once again the incredible chemistry between these two. Don't believe the naysayers. This is a great movie for couples; I'm a guy in my 50's and I loved it.

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alan g

@agenser Feb 17

Started tge whole trend of horrible movies. Inspired countless women to do the same in real life. Caused innumerable break ups and heartache. Avoid.

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thiago s

@Thiagostone 09/28/2024

filme legal pra cassete, Julia Roberts e Richard Gere formam um casal com bastante quimica, o filme tem partes que é engraçado, e tem partes que não é, mas o filme eu recomendo só prara quem gosta de romance.

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Test T

@TestTest1 10/23/2023

I liked this movie. For starters, it has good cinamtography and a great sound track. I loved the opening horse riding scene, which really defines the movie, and feels like a music video. While the story is both unique and novel, it's also easy to relate to. Julia Roberts and Richard Gere are on top form delivering real screen presence with loads of chemistry and charisma. I liked the way the reporter starts out as the hunter, and ends up as the prey which is a neat twist. The pacing is just right with plenty of interesting scenes to keep the viewer hooked. All in all, it's a very satisfying film, with a happy ending.

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Synopsis

Having already left three grooms at the altar, Maggie Carpenter (Julia Roberts) is branded "the runaway bride" by jaded city journalist Ike Graham (Richard Gere). But, after his facts are called into question, Ike races to Maggie's hometown to save his reputation and report on her upcoming fourth trip down the aisle -- during which he's convinced she'll run again. Though he's there on a muckraking mission, Ike can't help but fall for this breathtaking heartbreaker.

Director: Garry Marshall
Producer: Tom Rosenberg, Scott Kroopf, Ted Field, Robert W. Cort
Screenwriter: Josann McGibbon, Sara Parriott
Distributor: Touchstone Pictures, Buena Vista International [us]
Production Co: Interscope Communications, Touchstone Pictures, Lakeshore Entertainment, Paramount Pictures
Rating: PG
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 30, 1999, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 1, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA): $152.1M
Runtime: 1h 56m
Sound Mix: Surround

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