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The Wedding Ringer is a 2015 comedy film starring Kevin Hart, Josh Gad, and Kaley Cuoco. The film follows a socially awkward groom-to-be, Doug Harris, who is two weeks away from marrying the girl of his dreams but has no best man or groomsmen. Doug hires Jimmy Callahan, the owner of Best Man Inc., a company that provides best men and groomsmen for friendless grooms. The film received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the chemistry between Hart and Gad, while others found the premise unoriginal. Despite this, The Wedding Ringer grossed $79.8 million worldwide, with particularly strong opening weekend numbers.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Genre | Comedy, Romance |
| Release date | 16 January 2015 |
| Runtime | Not found |
| Rating | 6.6/10 |
| Director | Jeremy Garelick |
| Writers | Jeremy Garelick, Jay Lavender, Tim Caldwell |
| Stars | Kevin Hart, Josh Gad, Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting, Alan Ritchson, Ken Howard |
| Budget | $23 million |
| Box office | $79.8 million |
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The Wedding Ringer's release date
The Wedding Ringer was released in theatres in North America on January 16, 2015. It was first premiered in Hollywood, California on January 6, 2015, before being released in Albania, Trinidad and Tobago, and Croatia on January 14 and 15, 2015, respectively.
The film was made available on DVD and Blu-ray on April 28, 2015.
The Wedding Ringer is an American buddy romantic comedy movie written and produced by Jeremy Garelick. It stars Kevin Hart, Josh Gad, Kaley Cuoco, and Olivia Thirlby. The film was distributed by Screen Gems and Miramax.
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The Wedding Ringer's plot
"The Wedding Ringer" is a 2015 comedy film starring Kevin Hart and Josh Gad. The film follows the story of Doug Harris, a socially awkward man who is about to get married but has no groomsmen. With less than two weeks until his wedding to his dream girl, Gretchen Palmer, Doug is referred to Jimmy Callahan, the owner of Best Man, Inc., a company that provides best men for grooms in need.
Doug is a successful accountant who has never had a proper adult social life. He lied about having suitable friends to fill the roles of best man and seven groomsmen, and now he is running out of time. Desperate for a solution, Doug turns to Jimmy, who agrees to help him pull off the charade.
As they work together, a bromance unexpectedly blossoms between Doug and Jimmy. They meet Gretchen's family, including her mother, Lois, and sister, Allison. Doug also has a wild bachelor party, where he is introduced to Nadia, who tries to seduce him. However, a prank involving peanut butter, a dog, and a blindfolded Doug goes awry, landing Doug in the hospital.
Despite their efforts, the truth comes out on the wedding day. As Jimmy gives his best man speech, Doug stops him, revealing that he and his groomsmen are not who they claim to be and that "Bic" is not a real priest. Gretchen is furious that her wedding has been ruined. However, Doug and Jimmy part on good terms, with Doug paying Jimmy his $50,000 fee and even going on a guys' trip with him and his new girlfriend, Nadia.
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The Wedding Ringer's cast
The Wedding Ringer is a comedy film starring Kevin Hart, Josh Gad, and Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting. The film was released in 2015 and follows the story of a socially awkward man, Doug Harris (played by Gad), who is about to get married but doesn't have any friends to be his groomsmen. He hires Jimmy Callahan (played by Hart), the owner of a company that provides best men for grooms in need.
Kevin Hart plays the role of Jimmy Callahan, a professional best man who owns a company called Best Man Inc. that provides attendants for friendless grooms. Hart's character is charismatic and funny, and he has a bromance with the character of Doug Harris. Hart's performance in the film received mixed reviews, with some critics finding him annoying, while others praised his comedic timing and chemistry with co-star Josh Gad.
Josh Gad portrays Doug Harris, the socially awkward groom-to-be who hires Jimmy Callahan's services. Gad's character is relatable and endearing, and his performance was well-received by audiences and critics alike. Gad's on-screen chemistry with Kevin Hart was highlighted as one of the film's strengths, adding to the overall humour and charm of the movie.
Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting plays an unspecified role in the film. Some reviews mentioned that her acting was a bit annoying, while others did not mention her performance specifically.
In addition to the main cast, The Wedding Ringer also features a supporting cast that includes actors such as Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson, and others. The film also includes athlete cameos and countless astonished reaction shots.
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The Wedding Ringer's critical reception
The Wedding Ringer received generally negative reviews from critics upon its release. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a rating of 29%, based on 113 reviews, with an average rating of 4.60/10. The critical consensus on the website states that "Kevin Hart and Josh Gad might be two great comedians that go great together, but there's little evidence of it on display in The Wedding Ringer." Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 35 out of 100 based on 27 reviews, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".
Despite the negative critical reception, the film received an "A−" grade from audiences on CinemaScore. IGN gave the film a 6.2/10 rating, calling it "pretty funny". ABCNews awarded the film 3.5/5 stars, stating, "Hart and Gad make you laugh simply by showing up. Add a moderately funny script, and The Wedding Ringer is a winner." Richard Roeper gave the film 1.5 out of 4 stars, praising the chemistry between Hart and Gad but criticising the "cockamamie premise".
On IMDb, the film received a rating of 6.6 out of 10. While some viewers criticised the acting of Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting, others praised the performances of Hart and Gad, with one review stating that the film was "filled with laughter and comedy". Another review called it a "silly funny film that makes for a good laugh", and one of the "better comedies to come out in a while".
The Wedding Ringer was also well-received by customers on Amazon, who found the movie very funny and praised the acting, particularly Kevin Hart's performance. However, the storyline received mixed reactions, with some finding it unique and others describing it as predictable.
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The Wedding Ringer's box office performance
The Wedding Ringer, a comedy film starring Kevin Hart, was released in North American theatres on January 16, 2015. The film grossed $20.6 million in its opening weekend, finishing second at the box office behind American Sniper. The film earned $24 million during the four-day MLK Holiday weekend.
The Wedding Ringer's worldwide box office performance saw the film gross $79.8 million against a budget of $23 million. In North America, the film grossed $64.5 million, while it made $15.3 million in other territories.
Despite the film's strong box office performance, it received mixed reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a rating of 29%, with an average score of 4.60/10. Metacritic gave the film a score of 35 out of 100, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews". However, audiences gave the film a grade of "A−" on CinemaScore.
The Wedding Ringer was released on DVD and Blu-ray on April 28, 2015.
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Frequently asked questions
The Wedding Ringer is 1 hour and 41 minutes long.
The Wedding Ringer stars Kevin Hart, Josh Gad, Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting, and Alan Ritchson.
The Wedding Ringer is rated 18+.
The Wedding Ringer is about a socially awkward groom who needs to find a best man for his wedding. He hires a company that provides this as a service and ends up hiring a team of groomsmen.
The Wedding Ringer was released in 2015.
