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There's Something About Mary

Play trailer 2:27 Poster for There's Something About Mary R 1998 1h 58m Romance Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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84% Tomatometer 87 Reviews 61% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
Ted's dream prom date with Mary never happens due to an embarrassing injury at her home. Years later, Ted hires Pat Healy to track down Mary so he can reconnect with her. Pat lies to Ted about Mary, and he finds out everything he can about her to trick her into dating him. Ted travels to meet Mary and has to weave through the web of lies that Pat and Mary's friend Tucker have woven to try and win her over.
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There's Something About Mary proves that unrelentingly, unabashedly puerile humor doesn't necessarily come at the expense of a film's heart.

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Manohla Dargis L.A. Weekly Jan 5, 2023
If the Farrellys don't know yet how to arrange a group of actors in a shot, they do know how to exploit [their cast] to the fullest, and how to push a joke to its breaking point; their taste is as bad as their timing is exquisite. Go to Full Review Michael O'Sullivan Washington Post Feb 3, 2009
If the sight of a large chunk of a man's private parts caught in the teeth of a zipper is funny -- and I'm not saying it isn't -- then have I got a movie for you. Go to Full Review Stephen Hunter Washington Post Feb 3, 2009
This one is dumbest. And funniest, as if that matters even a little bit! Go to Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies Dec 20, 2023
4/5
There's Something About Mary earns its spot as one of the funniest comedy movies ever made. Go to Full Review James Slaymaker Vague Visages Jun 15, 2023
What begins as a seemingly lightweight romantic comedy gradually expands into a surprisingly sophisticated exploration of romantic obsession and self-delusion. Go to Full Review Wesley Lovell Cinema Sight Feb 23, 2023
3.5/4
Who would have guessed that the brothers who created the stupid gross-out comedy film “Dumb and Dumber” would be able to change tracks and make an enjoyable, yet still gross, motion picture? Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Robert P @Superbad Oct 1, 2026 There's Something About Mary = a 3.5 star Movie! See more James H @RT22708432 Sep 14, 2026 Just re-watched it. It was funny when it came out and it’s so funny in 2026 – I remember my 70 year-old mother watched it when it was new and she was telling me it was so funny but not to tell anyone that she had saw it– if you’ve seen the movie, you’ll understand that, that too was funny to me. Miss my mom. See more Jonah H @Delune Sep 13, 2026 Absolutely Hilarious Scenes! The acting and makeup team knocked it out of the park! See more Stevie F @Bigfoot123 Jul 26, 2026 A true classic. Incredible performances, an original story, and unforgettable characters. A must-watch. See more Coen M @ReviewerC Jul 15, 2026 This is horrible wtf See more Ed R @JustcallmeER Jul 3, 2026 There's Something About Mary proves that unrelentingly, unabashedly puerile humor doesn't necessarily come at the expense of a film's heart. See more Read all reviews
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Robert Farrelly

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Peter Farrelly

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Cameron Diaz

Mary Jensen Matthews

Matt Dillon

Pat Healy

Ben Stiller

Ted Stroehmann

Lee Evans

Tucker

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There's Something About Mary

Ted (Ben Stiller, right) and best friend Dom (Chris Elliott) prepare to get in even more trouble. Cameron Diaz as Mary unknowingly sports a zany hairdo, the result of using some unusual "gel." In front of an astonished Mary (Cameron Diaz), Ted (Ben Stiller) gets the hook. Ted (Ben Stiller, right) confronts the back-stabbing Pat (Matt Dillon). As a worried Mary (Cameron Diaz) looks on, Ted (Ben Stiller) is carried to an ambulance after an accident involving his "family jewels." Mary (Cameron Diaz) and Pat (Matt Dillon) enjoy an evening out. As his girlfriend's parents (Keith David and Markie Post) look on, a young Ted (Ben Stiller, left) gets some help when his "family jewels" are caught in his zipper. Lin Shaye plays Magda, Mary's agoraphobic, faux-glamorous, widowed, ultra-tan housemate. View more photos

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Synopsis Ted's dream prom date with Mary never happens due to an embarrassing injury at her home. Years later, Ted hires Pat Healy to track down Mary so he can reconnect with her. Pat lies to Ted about Mary, and he finds out everything he can about her to trick her into dating him. Ted travels to meet Mary and has to weave through the web of lies that Pat and Mary's friend Tucker have woven to try and win her over.
Director
Robert Farrelly, Peter Farrelly
Producer
Bradley Thomas, Charles B. Wessler
Screenwriter
Ed Decter, John J. Strauss
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Twentieth Century Fox
Rating
R (Strong Comic Sexual Content|Language)
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 15, 1998, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$176.5M
Runtime
1h 58m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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