# My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)

> A sheltered Greek American woman reshapes her life and challenges her family’s expectations when she falls for a non-Greek schoolteacher.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4047

## Facts

- Runtime: 95 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director: Joel Zwick
- Cast: Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Lainie Kazan, Michael Constantine, Andrea Martin, Joey Fatone, Louis Mandylor, Gia Carides
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0259446/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, sincere, date night, family movie night

## Synopsis

A heartwarming journey of love and family that transcends cultural boundaries.

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