The Wedding (2000): cast, story & where to watch

2000 · Film · ★ 6

The Wedding poster

Released in 2000, The Wedding is a comedy and drama film directed by Pavel Lungin, running about 114 minutes.

What it’s about. The beautiful Tanya returns to her small mining town, after supposedly working as a model in Moscow. She decides to marry her shy school sweetheart Mishka, who now works in the mine. The miners finally receive some pay, but Mishka still ends up with no money to buy his bride a gift, so he seeks the help of his perpetually drunk buddy Garkusha. Mishka's poor working-class family all help to put on a fine wedding with copious amounts of vodka, even though they are suspicious of Tanya's occupation in Moscow, and of her connection with her Mafia ex-boyfriend Borodin.

Who’s in it. The Wedding stars Marat Basharov as Mikhail 'Mishka' Krapivin, Mariya Mironova as Tanya, Andrei Panin as Garkusha and Aleksandr Semchev as Borzov, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Wedding has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

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 Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Wedding (2000)?
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 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Wedding?
The Wedding stars Marat Basharov, Mariya Mironova, Andrei Panin, Aleksandr Semchev and Vladimir Simonov.
When was The Wedding released?
The Wedding was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.