Bridesmaids(2011)

Name: Bridesmaids
Director: Paul Feig
Genre: Comedy
Released: May 13, 2011
Cast: Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Terry Crews, Tom Yi

Universal Pictures

R
Rated R for some strong sexuality, and language throughout
2h 5m
- Comedy

Release Date: May 13, 2011 | Wide

89%
76%
B+
6.8

Annie's life is in pieces. Her bakery has failed, her love life is going nowhere, and she's barely scraping by. When her best friend Lillian asks her to be maid of honour, Annie tries to step up, but a polished new bridesmaid threatens to take her place in Lillian's life. A comedy about female friendship, jealousy, and what happens when the people we love start outgrowing us.

Releases

Original Release | May 13, 2011

15th Anniversary | Apr 17, 2026

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Box Office Results

All Releases (2)
Total US & Canada:
$169,106,725
Total International
$155,734,072
Total Worldwide:
$324,840,797

Total US & Canada:
$169,106,725
Total International
$119,276,798
Total Worldwide:
$288,383,523

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Director & Top Cast

Paul Feig
Director

Kristen Wiig
Annie

Maya Rudolph
Lillian

Rose Byrne
Helen

Terry Crews
Boot Camp Instructor

Tom Yi
Jewelry Store Couple

Elaine Kao

Jewelry Store Couple

Michael Hitchcock

Don Cholodecki

Kali Hawk

Kahlua

Joe Nunez

Oscar the Security Guard

Rebel Wilson

Brynn

Matt Lucas

Gil

Jill Clayburgh

Annie's Mom

Wendi McLendon-Covey

Rita

Ellie Kemper

Becca

Greg Tuculescu

Kevin

Steve Bannos

Annie's Mistaken Husband

Melissa McCarthy

Megan

Technical Specifications

Sound Mix: Dolby Digital,Datasat,SDDS

Aspect Ratio: 2.39 : 1

Other Details

Country of Origin: United States

Language: English,Thai,Spanish,French

Summaries

Plot Summary

Bridesmaids is a 2011 American comedy directed by Paul Feig and written by Annie Mumolo and Kristen Wiig. Wiig stars as Annie Walker, a single woman in her late thirties whose life unravels when she takes on the role of maid of honour for her best friend Lillian (Maya Rudolph). As Annie tries to plan the wedding while her own life falls apart, she clashes with Helen (Rose Byrne), a polished newer friend of Lillian's who seems determined to take her place. Produced by Judd Apatow, Barry Mendel, and Clayton Townsend for Apatow Productions on a $32.5 million budget. Primarily set in Milwaukee and Chicago, with principal photography in Los Angeles. Distributed by Universal Pictures and released theatrically in the United States on May 13, 2011. The film grossed $306.5 million worldwide and became the top-grossing Apatow Productions film at the time. It runs 2 hours and 5 minutes. For audiences who want a sharp, character-driven ensemble comedy that balances big laughs with real emotional stakes.

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Fun Facts

Bridesmaids (2011) follows Annie (Kristen Wiig), a struggling single woman whose life spirals as maid of honor for best friend Lillian's (Maya Rudolph) wedding, clashing with perfect rival Helen (Rose Byrne). Disasters strike—from food poisoning at a dress fitting to a chaotic Vegas flight—while Annie juggles romance with cop Nathan (Chris O'Dowd) and competes with quirky bridesmaids Rita (Wendi McLendon-Covey), Becca (Ellie Kemper), and Megan (Melissa McCarthy).