# Muriel's Wedding (1994)

> An awkward Australian dreamer reinvents herself through friendship, ABBA, and a defiant search for belonging.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/196

## Facts

- Runtime: 106 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director: P.J. Hogan
- Cast: Toni Collette, Bill Hunter, Rachel Griffiths, Sophie Lee, Jeanie Drynan, Gennie Nevinson, Daniel Lapaine, Matt Day
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110598/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, awkward, melancholic, date night, girls night

## Synopsis

A young woman's quest for love and acceptance leads her on a wild journey of self-discovery.

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