3.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Big Wedding (2013)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 3.7
Overview
To the amusement of their adult children and friends, long-divorced couple Don and Ellie Griffin are forced to play the happy couple for the sake of their adopted son's wedding after his ultra conservative Catholic biological mother unexpectedly decides to fly halfway across the world to attend. With all of the wedding guests looking on, the Griffins are hilariously forced to confront their past, present and future - and hopefully avoid killing each other in the process.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Overview
To the amusement of their adult children and friends, long-divorced couple Don and Ellie Griffin are forced to play the happy couple for the sake of their adopted son's wedding after his ultra conservative Catholic biological mother unexpectedly decides to fly halfway across the world to attend. With all of the wedding guests looking on, the Griffins are hilariously forced to confront their past, present and future - and hopefully avoid killing each other in the process.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's core conflict revolves around family dynamics and reconciliation, which is an apolitical subject matter, and its solution emphasizes personal growth and emotional honesty rather than advocating for a specific political ideology.
The movie features a cast that includes visible diversity, particularly through the introduction of an adopted son's biological family, but it does not involve explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative focuses on family relationships and personal conflicts without explicitly critiquing or negatively portraying traditional identities.
Secondary
The film positively portrays Jared, a gay character, whose wedding is central to the plot. His identity is depicted with dignity, and his relationship is affirmed. While humor arises from navigating external prejudice, the narrative consistently validates LGBTQ+ love and lives.
The film features Nuria, a trans woman, as a significant character. While her identity initially causes discomfort and prejudice from some family members, she is portrayed with dignity. The narrative ultimately champions acceptance, with her partner defending her and the family eventually embracing her, leading to a positive net impact.
The film uses a devout Catholic character for comedic conflict, highlighting the clash between traditional dogma and modern family life. However, it ultimately portrays faith as a source of moral guidance and forgiveness, with a compassionate priest character offering a balanced view. The narrative resolves with understanding and acceptance, affirming the positive aspects of faith within a family context.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Big Wedding is an original film from 2013, not an adaptation, reboot, or biopic. Its characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior canon or historical record from which a character's gender could have been established differently and then swapped.
The Big Wedding (2013) is an original film with characters created specifically for its screenplay. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters from which a race could have been established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.6
5.8
Critic Ratings
0.7
2.8
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