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The action-comedy film 'Shotgun Wedding', starring Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel, will be available to stream on Amazon Prime Video from 27 January. The film, which was previously released in theatres, was acquired by Amazon during the pandemic and will be available to Prime members, with the option to sign up for a free trial.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Date of release on Amazon Prime | 27 January 2023 |
| Genre | Action-comedy |
| Plot | A couple's wedding party is taken hostage |
| Star cast | Jennifer Lopez, Josh Duhamel, Jennifer Coolidge, Sonia Braga, Cheech Marin, Selena Tan, and Lenny Kravitz |
| Director | Jason Moore |
| Production companies | Lionsgate, Amazon Studios |
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What You'll Learn
Release date
The Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel-led film "Shotgun Wedding" was released on Amazon Prime Video on January 27. The film, which is an action-comedy with a dash of romance, was written by Mark Hammer and produced by Todd Lieberman, David Hoberman, Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Benny Medina, and Alex Young. Jennifer Salke, the head of Amazon Studios, praised the film as a "hilarious, multifaceted" work with "something for everyone."
Prime Video subscribers can watch "Shotgun Wedding" as part of their membership. The service costs $14.99 per month or $139 per year and includes other benefits like free one-day delivery and fast grocery delivery. Amazon also offers discounted memberships for select government assistance programs and students. For those without a Prime membership, a Prime Video-only subscription is available for $8.99 per month, although it doesn't include the additional Prime benefits.
The film was initially set to be released theatrically on July 1, but it was instead acquired by Amazon for release on Prime Video. Similar to other Prime Video releases, "Shotgun Wedding" is expected to have a limited theatrical release, in addition to its streaming debut.
Leading up to its release, Amazon promoted the film's availability through various news outlets and by highlighting its Shop the Show feature, which allows viewers to discover products from their favorite movies and series.
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Cast
The cast of Shotgun Wedding includes:
- Jennifer Lopez, who stars as the female lead.
- Josh Duhamel, who stars as the male lead.
- Jennifer Coolidge, who plays a memorable and fun addition to the cast.
- Sônia Braga, who was cast in a starring role.
- Lenny Kravitz.
- Cheech Marin.
- D'Arcy Carden.
- Selena Tan.
- Desmin Borges.
- Alex Mallari Jr., who plays a pirate.
- Callie Hernandez.
- Steve Coulter.
The film also features the characters Darcy and Tom, who are forced to save their wedding party after it is taken hostage.
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Plot
'Shotgun Wedding' is an American romantic action comedy film directed by Jason Moore and written by Mark Hammer. It stars Jennifer Lopez, Josh Duhamel, Sônia Braga, Jennifer Coolidge, Lenny Kravitz, and Cheech Marin. The film was released on Amazon Prime Video on January 27, 2023.
The plot of 'Shotgun Wedding' centres around Darcy (Jennifer Lopez) and Tom (Josh Duhamel), who gather their families for a destination wedding on a private island in the Philippines. As the couple argue about the wedding, their guests are taken hostage by pirates, who demand $45 million from Darcy's wealthy father, Robert. He refuses to pay until he has proof that Darcy is alive. Darcy and Tom are captured separately from the wedding party but manage to escape their captors, killing one of the pirates.
Darcy and Tom must put aside their differences and work together to save their loved ones. Meanwhile, Darcy's ex-fiancé Sean, who hired the pirates, takes Robert's girlfriend Harriet as a hostage. Darcy and Tom admit that they still want to marry, and Tom asks the pirates to let them complete the wedding ceremony. Robert agrees to release the money in exchange for the safe release of the wedding party.
As the guests sing "I'll Be", chaos ensues. Darcy takes a grenade from one of the pirates, and Tom bats it back at them, causing an explosion that sets off the fireworks intended for the wedding celebration. In the end, the wedding party defeats the pirates, and Darcy and Tom are finally married.
'Shotgun Wedding' received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the chemistry between Lopez and Duhamel, as well as the beautiful locations, while others found the premise bizarre and the story predictable.
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Cost of Prime membership
The action-comedy film 'Shotgun Wedding', starring Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel, was released on Amazon Prime Video on January 27.
The cost of an Amazon Prime membership in the US is $14.99 per month or $139 per year. Amazon also offers two discounted membership options: Prime Access and Prime Student. Prime Access is available to qualifying government assistance recipients for $6.99 per month, while Prime Student offers a six-month trial followed by a discounted rate of $7.49 per month or $69 per year for higher education students.
Prime members enjoy a variety of benefits, including fast, free delivery on millions of items, exclusive deals, and savings on prescriptions and groceries. Additionally, members have access to Prime Video, Amazon Music, Amazon Photos, and Twitch, as well as free Grubhub+ membership, which offers perks such as $0 delivery fees and exclusive offers.
With a Prime membership, you can stream thousands of movies and series, including 'Shotgun Wedding', on hundreds of compatible devices, such as smartphones, tablets, set-top boxes, game consoles, and select smart TVs.
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Similar movies
"Shotgun Wedding", an action-comedy starring Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel, was released on Amazon Prime on January 27. The movie follows Darcy (Lopez) and Tom (Duhamel) as they prepare for their destination wedding on a remote island, only to have their plans upended when a band of pirates invades, hoping to cash in on the bride's rich father. If you enjoyed "Shotgun Wedding", here are some similar movies you might like:
The Hangover
While "The Hangover" is more comedy than action, it does feature an intense and fast-paced plot. The story follows three groomsmen who wake up in Vegas after a wild night of partying and must retrace their steps to find the groom, Doug, and get him back to LA in time for his wedding.
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"Ready or Not" is a dark comedy that blends horror and humour. The movie begins with the wedding of Grace and Daniel at Daniel's family estate. What starts as an innocent game night turns into a gruesome fight for survival, with Grace caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse.
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" is an iconic action-comedy about a married couple, John and Jane Smith, who are secretly assassins working for opposing agencies. When they discover each other's true identities, their tumultuous marriage takes an even wilder turn.
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In "Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang", Robert Downey Jr. plays Harry Lockhart, who stumbles into a movie audition while on the run from the police. He lands the part and finds himself in Hollywood, where he becomes entangled in a murder conspiracy involving his ex-girlfriend and a private investigator.
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"Very Bad Things" is a dark comedy about a bachelor party gone horribly wrong. When Kyle celebrates his impending nuptials with his friends, a series of mishaps occur, including the accidental death of a stripper and a cop. As the situation spirals out of control, the group finds themselves in a bizarre and twisted chain of events.
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Frequently asked questions
'Shotgun Wedding' was released on Amazon Prime Video on January 27.
'Shotgun Wedding' is an action-comedy starring Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel. The movie follows a couple, Darcy (Lopez) and Tom (Duhamel), who gather their families for a destination wedding as they start to get cold feet. Things take a turn for the worse when the entire wedding party is taken hostage.
'Shotgun Wedding' is available to stream on Prime Video, which is included with a Prime membership. Prime Video is available on various devices, including smartphones, tablets, set-top boxes, game consoles, and select smart TVs.
