The Wedding Planner

2001, Comedy/Romance, 1h 42m

106 Reviews 250,000+ Ratings

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Instead of being light and charming, this romantic comedy is heavy-handed and contrived in its execution. Also, it's too unoriginal. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

While celebrating her newest and most lucrative account -- the wedding of Internet tycoon Fran Donelly (Bridgette Wilson-Sampras) -- Mary (Jennifer Lopez) is rescued from a near-fatal collision with a runaway dumpster by handsome pediatrician Steve Edison (Matthew McConaughey). After spending the most enchanting evening of their lives together, Mary thinks she's finally found a reason to believe in love. What she doesn't know is that cupid and her career are about to collide head-on.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (Some Sexual Humor|Language)
  • Genre:
    Comedy, Romance
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Adam Shankman
  • Producer:
    Gigi Pritzker, Deborah Del Prete
  • Writer:
    Pamela Falk, Michael Ellis
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $60.4M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Palace Films, Pacifica Film Distribution, Columbia Pictures, Intermedia Films
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby Stereo, Dolby A, SDDS, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Jennifer Lopez
Mary Fiore
Matthew McConaughey
Steve Edison
Bridgette Wilson-Sampras
Fran Donolly
Justin Chambers
Massimo
Judy Greer
Penny
Alex Rocco
Salvatore
Joanna Gleason
Mrs. Donolly
Charles Kimbrough
Mr. Donolly
Kevin Pollak
Dr. John Dojny
Fred Willard
Basil St. Mosely
Lou Myers
Burt Weinberg
Frances Bay
Dottie
Kathy Najimy
Geri
Adam Shankman
Director
Pamela Falk
Writer
Michael Ellis
Writer
Gigi Pritzker
Producer
Deborah Del Prete
Producer
Nina R. Sadowsky
Executive Producer
Chris Sievernich
Executive Producer
Moritz Borman
Executive Producer
Guy East
Executive Producer
Nigel Sinclair
Executive Producer
Mary Gail Artz
Casting
Mervyn Warren
Music
Mary Ramos
Music Supervisor
Michelle Kuznetsky
Music Supervisor
Pamela Withers
Costume Design
Lisa Zeno Churgin
Film Editing
Bob Ziembicki
Production Design
Julio Macat
Cinematographer
Gregory Bolton
Art Director
Barbara Munch
Set Decoration
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Critic Reviews for The Wedding Planner

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Audience Reviews for The Wedding Planner

  • Oct 07, 2011
    I would marry that italian guy OK!! Seriously, casting was not that good, predictable. utterly disappointing
    Sylvester K Super Reviewer
  • Jun 23, 2011
    I loved this film. One of Jennifer Lopez best films. A really great romcom!
    Bethany M Super Reviewer
  • Sep 20, 2010
    Matthew McConaughey is miscast. The script is not convincing or romantic. Even Jennifer Lopez can't save this bad movie. Skip.
    Juli R Super Reviewer
  • Aug 16, 2010
    Jennifer Lopez does not know how to act. not a good film at all.
    erika b Super Reviewer
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