Deborah Chan
The Wedding Ringer is a 2015 American romantic comedy film starring Kevin Hart, Josh Gad, and Kaley Cuoco. The film follows the story of Doug Harris, a socially awkward man who, two weeks before his wedding, realizes he has no best man or groomsmen. He hires Jimmy Callahan, the owner of a company that provides best men for grooms in need. As the wedding approaches, Doug begins to have doubts, but Jimmy reassures him that he will take care of everything. Despite receiving negative reviews from critics, the film was a box office success and well-received by audiences, grossing over $79 million worldwide. The film ends with Doug and Jimmy exposing their ruse at the wedding, accepting each other's friendship, and embarking on a guys' trip to Tahiti with the groomsmen.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy, Romance |
| Plot | A socially awkward groom, Doug, hires a company to provide him with best men and groomsmen for his wedding. |
| Main Cast | Kevin Hart, Josh Gad, Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting, Mimi Rogers, Olivia Thirlby |
| Release Date | 16 January 2015 |
| Reception | Poor reviews from critics, but positive response from audiences. |
| Box Office | Grossed $79 million against a budget of $23 million. |
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What You'll Learn
Doug Harris has no groomsmen
Doug Harris, the protagonist of the 2015 comedy film "The Wedding Ringer", finds himself in a predicament just two weeks before his wedding. The problem? He doesn't have any friends and desperately needs groomsmen. This issue is further exacerbated by the fact that he is marrying Gretchen Palmer, who seems way out of his league. Doug's social awkwardness and lack of friends can be attributed to his constant moving around and his work consuming him after taking over his parents' business.
Desperate for a solution, Doug turns to Jimmy Callahan, the owner of a company that provides best men for grooms in need. Doug hires Jimmy, and together, they embark on a journey to craft the perfect wedding. However, Doug's plan hits a snag when his fiancée Gretchen becomes suspicious and discovers that Jimmy is not who he claims to be. This leads to a shocking revelation, as Gretchen confesses that she doesn't truly love Doug and is only marrying him because he is safe and successful.
Heartbroken but resolute, Doug makes a brave decision: he calls off the wedding. He reveals that Jimmy is not a priest, exposing the wedding as a farce. This bold move showcases Doug's integrity and his refusal to go through with a wedding lacking genuine love and honesty. Doug's actions also liberate Gretchen, allowing her to pursue true happiness. Although the film does not explicitly state how Doug's story ends, we can assume that he finds solace in his newfound friendship with Jimmy and potentially explores new romantic possibilities.
"The Wedding Ringer" received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the comedic performances of Kevin Hart and Josh Gad, while others found the premise unconvincing. Despite this, the film grossed $79.8 million worldwide, indicating its popularity with audiences. The film's light-hearted and humorous approach to the challenges of wedding planning resonates with viewers, offering a blend of laughter and emotional depth.
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He hires Jimmy Callahan
Doug Harris (played by Josh Gad) is a successful tax attorney who is about to marry his fiancée, Gretchen Palmer (Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting). However, Doug is socially awkward and has no friends to act as his best man and groomsmen. With less than two weeks until the wedding, Doug is referred to Jimmy Callahan (Kevin Hart), owner and CEO of Best Man, Inc., a company that provides best men for grooms in need.
Doug agrees to pay Jimmy $50,000, all expenses paid, to provide him with a "Golden Tux" — seven groomsmen to match Gretchen's bridesmaids, which has never been done before. Doug and Jimmy's relationship gets off to a rocky start, with Jimmy reminding Doug that their relationship is purely business. However, as the two get to know each other, they develop a budding bromance.
Jimmy takes Doug to a wedding to prove his worth as a best man. At the wedding, the best man makes a terrible speech, after which Jimmy and Doug have drinks and show off their dance moves. Jimmy reveals that he once gave an excellent best man speech for an acquaintance, which led to his career as a wedding ringer. Doug, on the other hand, explains that he never had any friends because he moved a lot with his parents, and after they died, he took over their business, which consumed his life.
Doug's gay Mexican wedding planner, fearing a no-show, discretely refers him to Jimmy. Paranymphs are recruited, and the groom is trained intensively for his part. Doug and Jimmy, whose character is army chaplain Bic, meet Gretchen's future in-laws and are dared to an American football match, which proves less than friendly. Despite the challenges, Doug and Jimmy's friendship grows stronger, and they work together to pull off the big con.
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They go to a wedding to prove Jimmy's skills
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Doug has doubts about the plan
Doug Harris is a successful tax attorney who is about to marry the girl of his dreams, Gretchen Palmer. However, Doug has a problem: he has no best man and groomsmen for his wedding. This is because Doug is socially awkward and has never had a proper adult social life, having moved around a lot with his parents and then being consumed by work after their death.
When Doug's gay wedding planner fears a no-show, he refers him to Best Man, Inc., a company that provides best men for grooms in need. Doug is introduced to Jimmy Callahan, the owner and CEO of Best Man, Inc. Doug agrees to pay Jimmy $50,000, all expenses paid, to provide him with a "Golden Tux" - seven groomsmen to match Gretchen's bridesmaids.
However, as the wedding approaches, Doug begins to have doubts about the plan. He visits Edmundo, who advises him that the key to a successful wedding is to please Gretchen and her mother, Lois, and that nothing else matters. To reassure Doug, Jimmy takes him to a wedding where the best man makes a terrible speech. They then have drinks and show off their dance moves, with Jimmy explaining how he once gave an excellent best man speech for an acquaintance, which launched his career as a wedding ringer.
Despite Jimmy's efforts, Doug continues to have misgivings about the scheme. At his bachelor party, Doug is introduced to Nadia, who tries to seduce him, but he instead befriends her. A prank involving peanut butter, a dog, and a blindfolded Doug goes awry, and he has to be rushed to the hospital. The next day, Nadia kisses him goodbye, hinting that she wants to know him better.
As the wedding day arrives, Doug's doubts persist. When the family priest cancels, Doug suggests that Jimmy officiate the ceremony. During the reception, Doug overhears Gretchen telling Jimmy that she doesn't love him and that she only married him because he is nice and can afford her lavish lifestyle. Distraught, Doug tells Jimmy that he can't go through with the wedding, but Jimmy dismisses his concerns. As Jimmy begins his best man speech, Doug interrupts him, revealing that they aren't really married since "Bic" is not a real priest, and his groomsmen are fake. Gretchen is furious that her wedding has been ruined.
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The wedding goes awry
The wedding day arrives, but the family priest cancels. Doug suggests that Jimmy officiate the ceremony. At the reception, Jimmy congratulates Gretchen, who exclaims that the wedding is a disaster. Her zipper is torn, her grandmother has third-degree burns, her dad blew out his knee, the food is bad, and she doesn't love Doug, saying she only married him because he is nice and can afford her lavish lifestyle.
Doug overhears this and tells Jimmy that he can't go through with the rest of the wedding. However, Jimmy dismisses his concerns and begins his best man speech. Before he can finish, Doug interrupts and reveals that they aren't really married as "Bic" is not a real priest, and his groomsmen are fake. Gretchen is furious that her wedding has been ruined.
Ed's college friends make peace with Doug and Jimmy, telling them they were good players. Jimmy asks Gretchen's sister, Allison, on a date, which she accepts. Doug pays Jimmy his $50,000 fee, and they accept each other's friendship. As they leave, Jimmy has an idea. They use Doug's first-class honeymoon tickets to Tahiti for a guys' trip, where the groomsmen, Edmundo, Doris, and Nadia, who begins a romance with Doug, party on the plane.
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Frequently asked questions
The film centres around Doug Harris, a socially awkward groom-to-be who doesn't have any groomsmen for his wedding. He hires Jimmy Callahan, the owner of a company that provides best men for grooms in need.
Doug Harris, the groom, has doubts about his wedding as he feels he doesn't have any friends. He also begins to have doubts about his relationship with his fiancée, Gretchen Palmer, after overhearing her say she doesn't love him.
Jimmy takes Doug to a wedding where the best man makes a terrible speech. After the wedding, they have drinks and show off their dance moves. Jimmy tells Doug that he once gave an excellent best man speech for an acquaintance, which led to his career as a wedding ringer.
At the bachelor party, Doug is introduced to Nadia, who tries to seduce him. However, Doug befriends her instead. A prank involving peanut butter, a dog, and a blindfolded Doug goes awry and he has to be rushed to the hospital.
On his wedding day, Doug overhears his fiancée, Gretchen, say that she doesn't love him and that she is only marrying him because he is nice and can afford her lavish lifestyle. Doug tells Jimmy that he can't go through with the wedding, but Jimmy dismisses his concerns and gives his best man speech anyway. Doug interrupts the speech to reveal that they aren't really married as "Bic", who officiated the wedding, is not a real priest, and his groomsmen are also fake. Gretchen is furious, but Jimmy manages to get a date with her sister, Allison. Doug pays Jimmy his $50,000 fee and they accept each other's friendship.
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