License to Wed

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License to Wed

PG-13

2007

1h 31m

Romance

Comedy

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Newly engaged couple Sadie (Mandy Moore) and Ben (John Krasinski) look forward to a traditional wedding in St. Augustine's Church but, unfortunately for the lovebirds, the Rev. Frank (Robin Williams) refuses to bless the union until they pass his arduous marriage-prep course. While the clergyman puts the couple through holy hell, Ben and Sadie learn if they are truly destined to love each other till death do them part.

Critics Consensus

Featuring one of Robin Williams' most shtick-heavy performances, the broad and formulaic License to Wed wrings little out of its slightly creepy, unappealing premise.

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Christy Lemire

Associated Press

06/07/2013

It's exactly what it looks like from the commercials -- a one-joke movie, and that one joke isn't even funny to begin with.

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Derek Malcolm

London Evening Standard

08/10/2007

1/5

The worst film I've seen so far this year.

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Anthony Quinn

Independent (UK)

08/10/2007

1/5

Robin Williams is back in this horrifically embarrassing and misconceived wedding comedy.

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Micheal Compton

Bowling Green Daily News

11/21/2019

For the most part the jokes fall flat and the result is rather bland.

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Jamie Russell

Radio Times

07/18/2014

2/5

The dull romance between Sadie and Ben is revealed as little more than a prop for the comedian's patented schtick.

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Ali Gray

TheShiznit.co.uk

11/03/2012

1/5

I would honestly rather watch the Holocaust In Colour than sit through this again.

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Ben N

@Bneffer Apr 13

Campy and singular in focus. The joke falls flat, after being told multiple times why wouldn't it. I wanted to like this, Mandy is so cute in it, and John and Robin are great actors. But this movie is just not good.

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Blake- N

@PBSAniDom Apr 6

I thought License to Wed was absolutely awful. It tries to be a romantic comedy, but the humor is crude, repetitive, and rarely funny. The characters are unlikable and over-the-top, making it hard to care about anything that happens. Robin Williams does what he can, but the script is so poorly written that even his comedic talent can’t save it. The plot is predictable, the pacing is uneven, and the gags feel forced. Overall, I’d give it a 1/10—it’s easily one of the worst comedies I’ve seen, frustrating, annoying, and painfully forgettable.

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kennetpon T

@Bulldogreviews Feb 8

Jack Nicholson did mean and funny in Anger Management. Robin as a pastor is not only unlikeable but not funny. Something I never thought possible. Was so excited when I saw the unseen Williams flick. John Krazinski is the only decent thing in this flick.

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Alan S

@Clark1958 Feb 6

No doubt, probably the most disappointing movie with Robin Williams I've ever seen. It was the only time I found it difficult, if not painful, to continue watching. It was interesting, though, to watch...and see another side of his humor and acting. I won't watch it again, it was interesting.

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thiago s

@Thiagostone Aug 1

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Jul 14

Funny in 1 hour and 31 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated PG-13 for Sexual Humor and Language!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $43,800,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Synopsis

Newly engaged couple Sadie (Mandy Moore) and Ben (John Krasinski) look forward to a traditional wedding in St. Augustine's Church but, unfortunately for the lovebirds, the Rev. Frank (Robin Williams) refuses to bless the union until they pass his arduous marriage-prep course. While the clergyman puts the couple through holy hell, Ben and Sadie learn if they are truly destined to love each other till death do them part.

Director: Ken Kwapis
Producer: Mike Medavoy, Arnold Messer, Nick Osborne, Robert Simonds
Screenwriter: Kim Barker, Tim Rasmussen, Vince Di Meglio
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Production Co: Village Roadshow Entertainment, Warner Bros., Robert Simonds Productions, Phoenix Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Sexual Humor|Language)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 3, 2007, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 2, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA): $43.8M
Runtime: 1h 31m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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