American Wedding (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 6.2

American Wedding poster

Released in 2003, American Wedding is a comedy and romance film directed by Jesse Dylan, running about 103 minutes. “Forever hold your piece.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. With high school a distant memory, Jim and Michelle are getting married — and in a hurry, since Jim's grandmother is sick and wants to see him walk down the aisle — prompting Stifler to throw the ultimate bachelor party. And Jim's dad is reliable as ever, doling out advice no one wants to hear.

Who’s in it. American Wedding stars Jason Biggs as Jim Levenstein, Alyson Hannigan as Michelle Flaherty, Seann William Scott as Steve Stifler and Eddie Kaye Thomas as Paul Finch, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, American Wedding has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $231.4M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch American Wedding page.

If you liked it. Fans of American Wedding tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch American Wedding (2003)?
In US, American Wedding is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is American Wedding worth watching?
American Wedding holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in American Wedding?
American Wedding stars Jason Biggs, Alyson Hannigan, Seann William Scott, Eddie Kaye Thomas and Thomas Ian Nicholas.
When was American Wedding released?
American Wedding was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.