This July 1st, Reunite With The Comedy That Redefined Wedding Disasters As It Streams On Hulu

One of the greatest wedding comedies of all time lands on Hulu in July, making it the perfect time to celebrate this hilarious classic. Wedding-themed movies lend themselves well to a lot of genres, but there is something about the chaos of the romantic event that is perfect for comedy. Just this year alone, the comedy You’re Cordially Invited added the newest entry to the subgenre. There have also been countless other examples, from the rom-com charm of My Best Friend’s Wedding to the R-rated wildness of Wedding Crashers.

There is a certain formula and expectation that comes with the wedding comedy genre, with the chaos gradually building to disaster, only for it to all come together in the end and for love to triumph. However, there is one 2011 movie that redefined what a wedding comedy could be while also breaking down other boundaries. The female-led R-rated comedy delivered hilarious vulgarity and gross-out humor, while also scoring two Oscar nominations and becoming a mᴀssive box office hit. Now, fans can enjoy it all over again on Hulu.

Bridesmaids Is Coming To Hulu On July 1

Bridesmaids Has A New Streaming Home

Bridesmaids is being added to Hulu on July 1, giving the classic comedy a new streaming home where fans can enjoy it. With movies like The Hangover and Superbad cementing the era of R-rated comedies in the late 2000s and early 2010s, Bridesmaids proved that female-centric comedies could also deliver the kind of gross-out and vulgar humor that audiences found hilarious. Of course, it was also a hugely acclaimed movie, earning Oscar nominations for its original screenplay and for Melissa McCarthy’s breakout performance in a supporting role.

Hulu will be the new home for the comedy, allowing users to revisit the wedding disaster antics as Annie (Kristen Wiig) serves as maid of honor to her best friend, Lillian (Maya Rudolph), as her own life falls apart. Nearly 15 years after it was released, there are still plenty of fans calling for a Bridesmaids sequel. While that remains unlikely, the first movie is still here to keep fans laughing no matter how many times they watch it.

Why You Should Watch Bridesmaids

Summer Is The Best Time To Rewatch Bridesmaids

Bridesmaids lands on Hulu at an ideal time, as the movie is the perfect summer comedy that brightens your mood and puts a smile on your face. The fact that summer is also the wedding season for many people only adds to it now being a great time to watch Bridesmaids again. It is often regarded as one of the funniest movies ever made, with the hilariously disgusting wedding dress shop scene and the airplane scene standing out as some of the biggest laughs.

While it is hard for a comedy to hold up over time, Bridesmaids has aged remarkably well in nearly 15 years.

However, Bridesmaids was not just hilarious, but also hugely influential. It helped cement the popularity of R-rated movies at the time. It also proved that the typically male-centric approach to movies could expand to a wider audience, while still being funny to everyone. It also helped boost the careers of some very funny people. Kristen Wiig proved herself outside of Saturday Night Live, Rose Byrne showed off her comedic side, and Melissa McCarthy announced herself as a new comedy superstar.

While it is hard for a comedy to hold up over time, Bridesmaids has aged remarkably well in nearly 15 years. It is still edgy and wild, but the laughs are timeless. It also excels in the moments where they aren’t necessarily going for laughs, exploring friendship and the disappointment of adulthood in a very effective way. Bridesmaids is the kind of comedy fans will always seek out, but for now, it can be found on Hulu.

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