A young Greek woman falls in love with a non-Greek and struggles to get her family to accept him while she comes to terms with her heritage and cultural identity.
Director: Joel Zwick
Writer: Nia Vardalos
Stars: Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Michael Constantine
Cast overview, first billed only:
Nia Vardalos ... Toula Portokalos
Michael Constantine ... Gus Portokalos
Christina Eleusiniotis ... Toula Portokalos - Age 6
Kaylee Vieira ... Schoolgirl
John Kalangis ... Greek Teacher
Lainie Kazan ... Maria Portokalos
Marita Zouravlioff ... Toula Portokalos - Age 12
Sarah Osman ... Athena Portokalos - Age 15
Petra Wildgoose ... Car Pool Friend
Melissa Todd ... Car Pool Friend
Bess Meisler ... Yiayia
Andrea Martin ... Aunt Voula
Louis Mandylor ... Nick Portokalos
Gerry Mendicino ... Uncle Taki
Stavroula Logothettis ... Athena
Storyline
Toula Portokalos is 30, Greek, and works in her family's restaurant, Dancing Zorba's, in Chicago. All her father Gus wants is for her to get married to a nice Greek boy. But Toula is looking for more in life. Her mother convinces Gus to let her take some computer classes at college (making him think it's his idea). With those classes under her belt, she then takes over her aunt's travel agency (again making her father think it's his idea). She meets Ian Miller, a high school English teacher, WASP, and dreamboat she had made a fool of herself over at the restaurant; they date secretly for a while before her family finds out. Her father is livid over her dating a non-Greek. He has to learn to accept Ian; Ian has to learn to accept Toula's huge family, and Toula has to learn to accept herself.
Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis
Plot Keywords: greek | greek restaurant | prejudice | travel agency | baptism
Taglines: Love is here to stay... so is her family.
Genres: Comedy | Drama | Romance
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for sensuality and language | See all certifications
Parents Guide: View content advisory
Details
Country: Canada | USA
Language: English | Greek
Release Date: 2 August 2002 (USA)
Also Known As: My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Filming Locations: Showline Studios, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Box Office
Budget:$5,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA: $597,362, 21 April 2002
Gross USA: $241,438,208
Cumulative Worldwide Gross: $368,744,044
Company Credits
Production Co: Gold Circle Films, Home Box Office (HBO), MPH Entertainment Productions
Technical Specs
Runtime: 95 min
Sound Mix: Dolby SR
Color: Color
Aspect Ratio: 1.85 : 1
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