Product Details

• Actors: Julia Roberts, Richard Gere, Joan Cusack, Hector Elizondo, Rita Wilson
• Directors: Garry Marshall
• Writers: Josann McGibbon, Sara Parriott
• Producers: David Madden, Ellen H. Schwartz, Gary Lucchesi, Karen Stirgwolt, Mario Iscovich
• Format: Closed-captioned, Color, HiFi Sound, Full Screen, NTSC
• Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Paramount
• VHS Release Date: June 27, 2000
• Run Time: 116 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (194 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 0792164482
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #125,642 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

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It took nearly a decade to find a mutually agreeable screenplay, but the stars and director of Pretty Woman finally reunited to make Runaway Bride, wisely avoiding any attempt to recapture the 1990 film's elusive magic. The result is a perfectly pleasant romantic comedy that would've fared better critically (despite boffo box office) if it hadn't been overshadowed by its blockbuster predecessor. It's certainly a more credible film than Pretty Woman, trading a far-fetched fairy tale (hooker hooks up with tycoon? bah!) for a more amiably conventional plot about big-city reporter Ike Graham (Richard Gere) who falls for a small-town handywoman Maggie Carpenter (Julia Roberts) with a nasty habit of fleeing from the altar in a recurring state of premarital panic.

Both characters are instantly likable, and the smooth dialogue by Josann McGibbon and Sara Parriott only occasionally panders to sitcom cuteness. And despite his routine sacrifice of subtle craft for commercial appeal, director Garry Marshall knows when to trust his stars and material, lending this movie a casual charm (aided by a terrific supporting cast) that never feels forced or artificial. The whole thing's utterly predictable, riding on the suspenseless question of whether Maggie will dump her sports-nut fiancé (Christopher Meloni) and tie the knot with Ike. It's a foregone conclusion after the usual games of romantic cat and mouse, but the chemistry between Roberts and Gere is undeniable, and with a decade's worth of additional stardom between them, they shine as brightly as ever. --Jeff Shannon

Additional features

Includes the hit music video "Ready to Run" by the Dixie Chicks.

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Customer Reviews

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45 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must See! Don't Let Anyone Talk You Out Of It!, January 2, 2000

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Serena (Montrose Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Runaway Bride (Widescreen Edition) (DVD)

Contrary to what some might say this movie is wonderfully romantic as well as well written. It may be predictable but the acting and the dialog make for a movie well worth your time to see. Unlike most movies today Runaway Bride, has no sex scenes or other trash Hollywood uses to get ratings. Good show for everyone!

51 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well, I really give it about 50 bazillion stars, but..., November 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Runaway Bride (VHS Tape)

This is such a great movie! Okay, now, I guess I am a little partial because I do adore romantic comedies. Runaway Bride has the most romantic ending I've ever seen in a movie (with the exception of An Affair to Remember, nobody can beat that). I absolutely loved it! I was even amazed at how clean the movie was compared to other Hollywood romantic trash. I'd buy this movie now and you can bet that as soon as that price drops, I'll be adding it to my collection!

33 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, January 16, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Runaway Bride (Widescreen Edition) (DVD)

Runaway Bride was definately a #1 movie to me! Finally, I could watch a clean and romantic film with two of my favorite stars. There were so many moments where I laughed out loud because of the comedy thrown in this film. There was even a part where I cried with joy. If any of you care for a fun, clean, funny, and romantic movie, then this is for you. I thought that this was much better than Notting Hill which seemed to have a lot of depressing moments in it. Runaway Bride had happy and funny moments throughout the entire film. This is worth checking out!