The Wedding (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 9.5
Released in 1998, The Wedding is a drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Charles Burnett, running about 180 minutes. “Two men. Two different worlds. One final decision.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Shelby Coles (Halle Berry) is engaged to marry talented white jazz musician Meade Howell, but the pair face opposition from both Meade's family, who object to an inter-racial marriage, and Shelby's parents, who want her to marry a professional. As Shelby is afflicted by pre-marital doubts, handsome Lute McNeil arrives on the scene, determined to make Shelby his at any cost.
Who’s in it. The Wedding stars Halle Berry as Shelby Coles, Eric Thal as Meade Howell, Lynn Whitfield as Corinne Coles and Carl Lumbly as Lute McNeil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.5/10, The Wedding sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wedding page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wedding tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wedding (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wedding change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Wedding worth watching?
- The Wedding holds an audience score of 9.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and tv movie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Wedding?
- The Wedding stars Halle Berry, Eric Thal, Lynn Whitfield, Carl Lumbly and Marianne Jean-Baptiste.
- When was The Wedding released?
- The Wedding was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 180 minutes.