Runaway Bride (1999)
A jaded journalist chases a woman known for leaving grooms at the altar, finding whimsical romance.
Having already left three grooms at the altar, Maggie Carpenter is branded "the runaway bride" by jaded New York journalist Ike Graham. But, after his facts are called into question, Ike races to Maggie's hometown to save his reputation and report on her upcoming fourth trip down the aisle – during which he's convinced she'll run again. Though he's there on a muckraking mission, Ike can't help but fall for this breathtaking heartbreaker.
How intense is Runaway Bride?
Runaway Bride has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs dry and wholesome. Rated PG.
What Runaway Bride feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalfeel goodromantic
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, wholesome
- Best for
- Comfort watchDate night
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Is Runaway Bride for you?
Is Runaway Bride scary?
No. Runaway Bride is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Runaway Bride gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Runaway Bride sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Runaway Bride OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Runaway Bride?
Runaway Bride runs 1h 56m.
Where can I stream Runaway Bride?
Runaway Bride is streaming on Kanopy and Hoopla.
Does Runaway Bride have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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