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.
Acting
Melissa McCarthy steals every frame she's in
Writing
Kristen Wiig's script balances gross-out with genuine heartbreak
Direction
Feig lets scenes breathe into glorious chaos
Director
Paul Feig
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
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The infamous dress shop scene was largely improvised after the cast ate real contaminated food for authenticity. Wiig and Rudolph genuinely couldn't stop laughing.
This film basically forced Hollywood to admit women could anchor R-rated comedies — and made Melissa McCarthy an overnight star after years of supporting work.
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