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Movie Info

Release Date: April 19, 2002
Runtime: 95 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (7)
Genres:
Drama Comedy Romance
Budget: $5,000,000
Revenue: $368,744,044
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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76%
Tomatometer
62
62/100
Metacritic
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6.5/10
TMDB
2,264 votes
⭐
6.6/10
IMDb
150,990 votes
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My Big Fat Greek Wedding

2002

"Love knows no borders, especially in a family."

Also known as: πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: Mi gran casamiento griego? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: My Big Fat Greek Wedding - Hochzeit auf Griechisch? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: Casamento Grego? πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ ZH: ζˆ‘ηš„ε·¨εž‹εΈŒθ…Šε©šη€Ό? πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ RO: NuntΔƒ a la grec All international titles (7) →

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 0/5
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Budget: $5,000,000
Revenue: $368,744,044
Profit $363,744,044
ROI +7274.9% (73.7x)

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Cast of My Big Fat Greek Wedding

Nia Vardalos as Fotoula "Toula" Portokalos in My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Nia Vardalos
Fotoula "Toula" Portokal…
Lainie Kazan as Maria Portokalos in My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Lainie Kazan
Maria Portokalos
Michael Constantine as Kostas "Gus" Portokalos in My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Michael Constantine
Kostas "Gus" Portokalos

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Keywords

#parent child relationship 130 #family 97 #wedding 45 #restaurant 22 #midlife crisis 16 #greece 14 #xenophobia 12 #culture clash 12 #father-in-law 5 #parents-in-law 4 #greek 3 #patriarch 3 #bad mother-in-law 2 #son-in-law 2 #mother-in-law 1

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Trivia & Fun Facts about My Big Fat Greek Wedding

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  • The film was primarily shot in Chicago, with several key scenes filmed in the city's Greek neighborhood, showcasing authentic cultural elements.

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  • During the wedding scene, the bouquet toss was filmed multiple times to capture the perfect moment, leading to a variety of reactions from the cast members.

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  • The character of Toula Portokalos was inspired by Nia Vardalos's own life experiences, as she is of Greek descent and faced similar cultural challenges.

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  • In one scene, the character Gus Portokalos proudly declares that 'there is no word for the 'b' in Greek', which serves as a humorous nod to cultural pride and the film's themes.

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  • The film's music features a blend of traditional Greek songs and contemporary pop, which helped introduce Greek culture to a broader audience.

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  • A noticeable error occurs when Toula's dress changes colors between scenes during the engagement party, which can be attributed to lighting variations.

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  • The director of the film, Joel Zwick, has a history of working in television, and 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' marked a significant transition to feature films.

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