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The Wedding Planner

The Wedding Planner

A romantic comedy about love, destiny and other events you just can't plan for.

20015.91h 43m

Overview

San Francisco's premiere wedding planner, Mary Fiore is rescued from an accident by the man of her dreams, pediatrician Steve Edison, only to find he is the fiancé of her latest client. As Mary continues making their wedding arrangements, she and Steve are put into a string of uncomfortable situations that force them to face their mutual attraction.

Directed by Adam Shankman
Written by Pamela Falk, Michael Ellis
Produced by Robert L. Levy, Peter Abrams, Gigi Pritzker
Box OfficeBudget: $35.0MRevenue: $94.7M

Top Cast

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez

Mary Fiore

Matthew McConaughey

Matthew McConaughey

Steve Edison

Justin Chambers

Justin Chambers

Massimo

Joanna Gleason

Joanna Gleason

Mrs. Donolly

Lou Myers

Lou Myers

Burt Weinberg

Kathy Najimy

Kathy Najimy

Geri

Charles Kimbrough

Charles Kimbrough

Mr. Donolly

Judy Greer

Judy Greer

Penny

Bridgette Wilson-Sampras

Bridgette Wilson-Sampras

Fran Donolly

Alex Rocco

Alex Rocco

Salvatore

Themes & Keywords

san francisco, californiaarranged marriagewedding plannerromcomdoctorweddingheiresschildhood friendschance meetingdamsel in distressheroic rescuepediatriciansingle womanitalian immigrantorganizednew moneyin love with someone's manfake fiancéimmigrant parents

About The Wedding Planner

The Wedding Planner is a comedy, romance film released in 2001 exploring themes of san francisco, california, arranged marriage, wedding planner, romcom, doctor, wedding. Directed by Adam Shankman, it stars Jennifer Lopez, Matthew McConaughey, Justin Chambers. San Francisco's premiere wedding planner, Mary Fiore is rescued from an accident by the man of her dreams, pediatrician Steve Edison, only to find he is the fiancé of her latest client. As Mary continues making their wedding arrangements, she and Steve are put into a string of uncomfortable situations that force them to face their mutual attraction.

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