Four Weddings and a Funeral facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Four Weddings and a Funeral |
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UK theatrical release poster
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| Directed by | Mike Newell |
| Produced by | Duncan Kenworthy |
| Written by | Richard Curtis |
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| Music by | Richard Rodney Bennett |
| Cinematography | Michael Coulter |
| Editing by | Jon Gregory |
| Studio | PolyGram Filmed Entertainment Channel Four Films Working Title Films |
| Distributed by | Rank Film Distributors |
| Release date(s) | 20 January 1994 (Sundance Festival) 13 May 1994 (UK) |
| Running time | 117 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English British Sign Language |
| Budget | £2.8 million |
| Money made | $245.7 million |
Four Weddings and a Funeral is a popular 1994 British romantic comedy film. It was directed by Mike Newell. The movie follows the story of Charles, played by Hugh Grant, and his group of friends. They go to several social events, including four weddings and one funeral. At these events, they experience different kinds of romance and friendship. Andie MacDowell plays Carrie, who is Charles's main love interest. Other well-known actors like Kristin Scott Thomas and Rowan Atkinson are also in the film.
This film was the first big success for screenwriter Richard Curtis and actor Hugh Grant. It was made quite quickly, in just six weeks. The movie cost less than £3 million to make. However, it became a huge hit around the world. It earned over $245.7 million, making it the highest-grossing British film at that time.
Why the Film Was a Big Hit
Four Weddings and a Funeral received many important awards and nominations. It was nominated for two Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars. These nominations were for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay.
The film also won several BAFTA Awards. These are major film awards in the United Kingdom.
- It won Best Film.
- Mike Newell won Best Direction.
- Kristin Scott Thomas won Best Actress in a Supporting Role.
Hugh Grant also won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Motion Picture Musical or Comedy. He also won the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. The film's success made Hugh Grant a famous actor all over the world, especially in the United States.
Its Place in Film History
In 1999, the British Film Institute listed Four Weddings and a Funeral as one of the top British films. It was ranked 23rd on their list of the 100 greatest British films of the 20th century. Later, in 2017, a survey by Time Out magazine placed it as the 74th best British film ever. This shows how important and loved the movie is in British cinema.
A Recent Reunion
For the film's 25th anniversary, the original writer Richard Curtis and director Mike Newell reunited. They brought back many of the actors for a special short film. This short film is called One Red Nose Day and a Wedding. It was made for Comic Relief, a charity event. The short film was shown in the UK during Red Nose Day on March 15, 2019.
See also
In Spanish: Cuatro bodas y un funeral para niños
