Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)

Four Weddings and a Funeral is a witty, bittersweet romantic comedy-drama that follows charming but romantically hapless Charles (Hugh Grant) and his close-knit circle of friends through a series of social occasions — four weddings and one funeral. Set in Britain, the film is structured as a string of episodic encounters that blend laugh-out-loud British humour with genuine emotional moments. Viewers can expect sparkling, often awkward comic set pieces (wedding chaos, cringe-worthy speeches) alongside quieter, tender interludes about missed chances, loyalty, and longing. The story’s emotional core is the slow, sometimes painful pull between Charles and Carrie (Andie MacDowell): sparks fly at their first meeting, but fate and timing repeatedly conspire to keep them apart. Along the way you’ll meet a warm ensemble — including a devoted gay couple (Gareth and Matthew) and a parade of exes and friends — whose interactions provide both comic relief and real heart. Watching the film delivers a mix of warmth and melancholy: you’ll laugh at the characters’ foibles, root for their romantic lives, and feel moved by the film’s quieter, more poignant turns. It’s a charming, character-driven picture about love, friendship and the messy ways life unfolds — equal parts romantic comedy and tender drama.

Actors: Hugh Grant, Andie MacDowell, James Fleet

Director: Mike Newell

Runtime: 117 min

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

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