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The Wedding Banquet

Play trailer Poster for The Wedding Banquet R 1993 1h 43m Comedy Romance LGBTQ+ Play Trailer Watchlist
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94% Tomatometer 96 Reviews 87% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
Wai-Tung (Bowen Yang) and his boyfriend (Kelly Marie Tran) live happily as a gay couple in New York City. Wai-Tung has not been open about his sexuality with his Taiwanese parents (Han Gi-chan, Joan Chen), and decides to acquiesce to their wish for a traditional Chinese union by marrying Wei-Wei (Lily Gladstone), a struggling artist desperate for a green card. But the simple arrangement turns into a lavish debacle when Wai-Tung's parents plan an extravagant wedding banquet.
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Critics Consensus

Ang Lee's funny and ultimately poignant comedy of manners, The Wedding Banquet reveals the filmmaker's skill across genres.

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Christopher Harris Globe and Mail Oct 8, 2025
3/4
A wise little social comedy with a deeply touching denouement. Go to Full Review
Russell Smith Dallas Morning News Aug 20, 2025
The screenplay and the performances are compelling enough to overcome technical shortcomings. Go to Full Review
Alexander Walker London Evening Standard Apr 16, 2025
The characters grow interesting in unanticipated ways. Go to Full Review
Larry Ratliff San Antonio Express-News Aug 24, 2026
This is spirited social comedy unafraid to deal in real issues. Go to Full Review
Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Nov 12, 2025
3.5/4
This early effort from Ang Lee is a delightful confection that’s ultimately as poignant as it is humorous. Go to Full Review
Alan Jones Radio Times Aug 31, 2025
4/5
Sharply observed and never once striking a false note, this sweet-and-sour rib-tickler is a real treat. Go to Full Review
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Robert P @Superbad 7 hrs ago This movie = a 4.5 star Movie See more Landon J @Minxsykitty Jul 28, 2026 You know I actually really liked this. What's special about it is that it portrays a sense of reality when confronting situations like this in real life. Sometimes things aren't easy or neat, but our cast handles it all with grace and respect. Very tender and heartfelt, especially the ending! See more Joy B. @9mr_0 Jan 6, 2026 الفيلم جيد . يقدّم سردًا متوازنًا يجمع بين الدراما و الكوميديا والمواقف العائلية، مع تصوير دقيق يعكس الثقافة الصينية كنت سعيد بالتعرف عليها و كانت قريبه من ثقافتنا العربية .أداء الممثلين الرئيسيين قوي و خصوصا الاب و الام حظورهم كان طاغي وادائهم كان يسيطر على المشهد . الشخصيات تطورت بشكل جيد ، بينما الشخصيات الثانوية تضيف لمسة كوميدية خفيفة. من الناحية الفنية، العمل متقن في الإخراج، التصوير، والموسيقى التي كانت اكثر من رائعه . من منظور شخصي، وبصراحة: الفيلم يعرض موضوع المثلية الجنسية وهذا لا يتوافق مع قيمي وموقفي الشخصي، لذلك بالنسبة لي، هذا الجانب يقلل من ارتباطي العاطفي بالفيلم. ومع ذلك، يمكن الاعتراف بأن الفيلم جيد من ناحية السرد والتمثيل والإخراج. See more Kalissa H. @kali_416 Nov 5, 2025 Really emotional at times. I was not a fan of the fact that there was no consent in the after wedding scene, not a great. The remake does that storyline better with consent from both parties. See more Noel L @RT15930389 Oct 26, 2025 Now I know where the idea of Just Go With It came from. Except this movie was way better in quality See more thiago s @Thiagostone Sep 19, 2025 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Wai-Tung (Bowen Yang) and his boyfriend (Kelly Marie Tran) live happily as a gay couple in New York City. Wai-Tung has not been open about his sexuality with his Taiwanese parents (Han Gi-chan, Joan Chen), and decides to acquiesce to their wish for a traditional Chinese union by marrying Wei-Wei (Lily Gladstone), a struggling artist desperate for a green card. But the simple arrangement turns into a lavish debacle when Wai-Tung's parents plan an extravagant wedding banquet.
Director
Andrew Ahn
Producer
Anita Gou, Joe Pirro, Caroline Clark, James Schamus
Screenwriter
Andrew Ahn, James Schamus, Ang Lee, Neil Peng, James Schamus
Distributor
Samuel Goldwyn Company
Production Co
ShivHans Pictures, Symbolic Exchange, Kindred Spirit
Rating
R (Language)
Genre
Comedy, Romance, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 1, 1993, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 13, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$6.9M
Runtime
1h 43m
Sound Mix
Stereo, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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