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Runaway Bride

1999·Movie·PG·116 min·6.1(2,172)

Catch her if you can.

Having already left three grooms at the altar, Maggie Carpenter is branded "the runaway bride" by jaded New York journalist Ike Graham. 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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About Runaway Bride

Runaway Bride is a 1999 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Garry Marshall. The cast is led by Julia Roberts, Richard Gere, Joan Cusack. It has a runtime of 1h 56m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 2200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Peacock Premium, YouTube TV.

Runaway Bride was produced by Paramount Pictures, Touchstone Pictures, and Interscope Communications and made in United States of America. It was released on July 30, 1999, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $70 million, it went on to gross $310 million worldwide.

Director
Garry Marshall
Writers
Josann McGibbon, Sara Parriott
Release date
July 30, 1999
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$70 million
Box office
$310 million
Production
Paramount Pictures, Touchstone Pictures, Interscope Communications
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Runaway Bride cast & crew

Runaway Bride was directed by Garry Marshall and written by Josann McGibbon and Sara Parriott.

The cast features Julia Roberts as Maggie Carpenter, Richard Gere as Ike Graham, Joan Cusack as Peggy Flemming, Héctor Elizondo as Fisher, Rita Wilson as Ellie Graham, and Paul Dooley as Walter Carpenter.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by James Newton Howard, cinematography is by Stuart Dryburgh, and it was produced by Scott Kroopf and Tom Rosenberg.

Is Runaway Bride worth watching?

Runaway Bride holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 2,172 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 56m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy comedy and romance, Runaway Bride is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Runaway Bride

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Cast of Runaway Bride

Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts

Maggie Carpenter

Richard Gere

Richard Gere

Ike Graham

Joan Cusack

Joan Cusack

Peggy Flemming

Héctor Elizondo

Héctor Elizondo

Fisher

Rita Wilson

Rita Wilson

Ellie Graham

Paul Dooley

Paul Dooley

Walter Carpenter

Christopher Meloni

Christopher Meloni

Coach Bob Kelly

Donal Logue

Donal Logue

Priest Brian Norris

Reg Rogers

Reg Rogers

George Swilling

Yul Vazquez

Yul Vazquez

Dead Head Gill Chavez

Jane Morris

Jane Morris

Mrs. Pressman

Lisa Roberts Gillan

Lisa Roberts Gillan

Elaine from Manhattan

Runaway Bride — FAQs

Where can I watch Runaway Bride in United States?

Runaway Bride is streaming on Netflix, Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.

Is Runaway Bride on Netflix?

Yes — Runaway Bride is currently available on Netflix in United States.

What language is Runaway Bride in?

Runaway Bride is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Runaway Bride?

Runaway Bride runs 1 hours 56 minutes (116 minutes).

What is Runaway Bride rated?

Runaway Bride is rated PG. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 2,172 ratings.

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