Runaway Bride

A breezy, charming romantic comedy that coasts on star chemistry and small-town quirkiness, offering easy laughs and a predictable but satisfying emotional arc.

Directed by

Garry Marshall

Genres

Comedy, Romance

Starring

Julia Roberts, Richard Gere, Joan Cusack

Tagline

Catch her if you can.

Overview

Having already left three grooms at the altar, Maggie Carpenter is branded "the runaway bride" by jaded New York journalist Ike Graham. But, after his facts are called into question, Ike races to Maggie's hometown to save his reputation and report on her upcoming fourth trip down the aisle – during which he's convinced she'll run again. Though he's there on a muckraking mission, Ike can't help but fall for this breathtaking heartbreaker.

How it feels

Romantic, light, whimsical and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Love, identity, family, media

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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