Synopsis
Socially awkward Muriel Heslop wants nothing more than to get married. Unfortunately, due to her oppressive politician father, Muriel has never even been on a date. Ostracized by her more socially adept friends, Muriel runs into fellow outcast Rhonda Epinstalk, and the two move from their small Australian town to the big city of Sydney, where Muriel changes her name and begins the arduous task of redesigning her life to match her fantasies.
Muriel's Wedding (1994) is a 1h 46min comedy feature film by P.J. Hogan. Socially awkward Muriel Heslop wants nothing more than to get married. Selected for Couch Film Festival (2020).
Key facts
Cast
Toni Collette, Bill Hunter, Rachel Griffiths, Sophie Lee, Jeanie Drynan, Gennie Nevinson, Daniel Lapaine, Matt Day
Original language
English
First release
September 29, 1994 (Australia)
Production companies
VicScreen
Awards
AACTA Award for Best Film, AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, AACTA Award for Best Sound
Setting
Sydney
Filming locations
Sydney
Crew
Screenplay
P.J. Hogan
Producer
Jocelyn Moorhouse, Lynda House
Cinematography
Martin McGrath
Editing
Jill Bilcock
Music
Peter Best
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Sydney Film Festival 2025 generic - Classics Restored
- Couch Film Festival 2020
Titles
| Original title | Muriel's Wedding | |
| Québec French title | Muriel |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Australia | September 29, 1994 |
| Theatrical | France | January 18, 1995 |
| Theatrical | Germany | January 19, 1995 |
| Theatrical | United States | March 10, 1995 |
| Theatrical | United States | March 31, 1995 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | April 7, 1995 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | April 14, 1995 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | May 12, 1995 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | May 20, 1995 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | December 7, 1995 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | December 22, 1995 |
| Streaming | Australia | July 31, 2020 |
| Streaming | United Kingdom | August 3, 2020 |
| Television | France | January 5, 2026 |
| Classification | Germany | 12 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Full credits
| Director | P.J. Hogan |
| Cast | Toni Collette (Muriel Heslop), Bill Hunter (Bill Heslop), Rachel Griffiths (Rhonda Epinstalk), Sophie Lee (Tania Degano), Jeanie Drynan (Betty Heslop), Gennie Nevinson (Deidre Chambers), Daniel Lapaine (David Van Arckle), Matt Day (Brice Nobes), Roz Hammond (Cheryl), Belinda (Belle) Jarrett (Janine), Pippa Grandison (Nicole), Dan Wyllie (Perry Heslop), Gabby Millgate (Joanie Heslop), Chris Haywood (Coach Ken Blundell), Annie Byron (Rhonda's Mother), Cecily Polson (Tania's Mother), Susan Prior (Girl at wedding), Nathan Kaye (Peter "Chook" Vernell), Rob Steele (Leo Higgins), Geneviève Picot (Store Detective), Richard Sutherland (Constable Saunders), Steve Smith (Constable Gillespie), Katie Saunders (Penelope Heslop), Dene Kermond (Malcolm Heslop), Jeamin Lee (Chinese Waitress), Jon-Claire Lee (Chinese Maître d'), Kuni Hashimoto (Akira), Ken Senga (Victor Keinosuke), Des Rodgers (Island MC), Rohan Jones (Restaurant Boy), Scott Hall-Watson (Restaurant Boy), Craig Olson (Restaurant Boy), Justin Witham (Restaurant Boy), Rodney Arnold (Ejected Diner), Barry Crocker (Himself), Kevin Copeland (Sailor), James Schramko (Sailor), Richard Morecroft (Himself), Richard Carter (Federal Policeman), John Gaden (Doctor), Heidi Lapaine (Bridal Assistant #1), Heather Mitchell (Bridal Manageress #1), Di Smith (Physiotherapist), Darrin Klimek (Rhonda's Taxi Driver), Penne Hackforth-Jones (Bridal Manageress #2), Kirsty Hinchcliffe (Bridal Assistant #2), Robert Alexander (Barrister), Troy Hardy (Young Boy), Robyn Pitt Owen (Singer at Muriel's Wedding), Jacqueline Linke (Press at Muriel's Wedding), Alvaro Marques (Press at Muriel's Wedding), Fiona Sullivan (Press at Muriel's Wedding), Ineke Rapp (Press at Muriel's Wedding), Julian Garner (Press at Muriel's Wedding), Vincent Ball (Priest), John Hoare (Well Wisher at Muriel's Wedding), Frankie Davidson (Sergeant), Louise Cullen (Deidre's Friend), Basil Clarke (Funeral Priest), John Walton (Taxi Driver), Daniel Hepner (Groomsman (uncredited)), Fred Rouady (Bartender (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | P.J. Hogan |
| Producer | Jocelyn Moorhouse, Lynda House |
| Cinematography | Martin McGrath |
| Editing | Jill Bilcock |
| Music | Peter Best |
| Production design | Paddy Reardon |
| Sound | David Lee, Glenn Newnham, Livia Ruzic, Roger Savage |
| Costumes | Terry Ryan |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
