27 Dresses
27 Dresses is a 2008 American romantic comedy film directed by Anne Fletcher and written by Aline Brosh McKenna.
27 Dresses is a 2008 American romantic comedy film directed by Anne Fletcher and written by Aline Brosh McKenna. It stars Katherine Heigl as Jane Nichols, with James Marsden, Malin Åkerman, Edward Burns, and Judy Greer in supporting roles. The film’s cast centres on Jane’s family, friends, and love interests as she navigates her role as a longtime bridesmaid.
Cast
The principal cast is led by Katherine Heigl, James Marsden, and Malin Åkerman, with supporting performances by Edward Burns, Judy Greer, Melora Hardin, Brian Kerwin, and Maulik Pancholy. The film also credits younger versions of the Nichols sisters, played by Peyton List and Charli Barcena.
Plot context
The film follows Jane Nichols, who has been a bridesmaid 27 times, and the romantic and family tensions that arise when her sister Tess becomes engaged. The ensemble cast plays Jane’s relatives, colleagues, friends, and the wedding-party figures around her.
Production
27 Dresses was directed by Anne Fletcher and written by Aline Brosh McKenna. It was released in 2008 as an American romantic comedy.
Key facts
- Katherine Heigl plays Jane Nichols, the film’s central character.
- James Marsden plays Kevin "Malcolm" Doyle.
- Malin Åkerman plays Tess Nichols, Jane’s younger sister.
- Edward Burns plays George, and Judy Greer plays Casey.
- The film was directed by Anne Fletcher and written by Aline Brosh McKenna.
The film was widely distributed in Canada as an English-language Hollywood romantic comedy and remains familiar to Canadian audiences through television and streaming availability.
Frequently asked questions
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/27_DressesSupports: Basic film identification, director, writer, and cast list including principal and supporting roles.
- Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/27_dresses/cast-and-crewSupports: Cast and crew listing for the film, including principal cast and director.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0988595/fullcredits/Supports: Full cast and crew credits, including character names.
- Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/70082269Supports: Streaming listing and cast names.