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Fools Rush In (1997)

“What if finding the love of your life meant changing the life that you loved?”

6.5/10 · 625 votes 1h 49m pg-13 ComedyRomanceDrama

#69 of 113 films from 1997 #1604 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Andy Tennant · Written by Katherine Reback, Joan Taylor

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Overview

After a one night stand with Alex, Isabel realizes that she is pregnant and they decide to get married. However, along with the marriage comes compromise of one's own cultural traditions.

Cast

Matthew Perryas Alex
Salma Hayek Pinaultas Isabel
Jon Tenneyas Jeff
Carlos Gómezas Chuy
Tomas Milianas Tomas
Siobhan Fallon Hoganas Lanie
John Bennett Perryas Richard
Stanley DeSantisas Judd Marshall
Suzanne Snyderas Cathy Stewart
Anne Betancourtas Amalia
Jill Clayburghas Nan
Angelina Torresas Great Grandma
Debby Shivelyas Donna
Mark Adair-Riosas Juan Fuentes

Facts

Release dateFebruary 14, 1997
Runtime109 min (1h 49m) — about the same as the 1997 average of 109 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$20,000,000
Box office$42,000,000 (2.1× budget)
IMDbtt0119141

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Questions

How long is Fools Rush In?
Fools Rush In runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Is Fools Rush In worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 625 votes, which places it #69 of 113 films released in 1997 in this index (top 40%) and #1604 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Fools Rush In?
Fools Rush In was directed by Andy Tennant. Other well-rated titles by the same director: EverAfter (1998), The Secret: Dare to Dream (2020), Anna and the King (1999).
Who stars in Fools Rush In?
Matthew Perry as Alex; Salma Hayek Pinault as Isabel; Jon Tenney as Jeff; Carlos Gómez as Chuy; Tomas Milian as Tomas; Siobhan Fallon Hogan as Lanie.
What is Fools Rush In rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Fools Rush In?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/37243.

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