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The Wedding Banquet

The Wedding Banquet

A little deception at the reception.

A Taiwanese-American man is happily settled in New York with his American boyfriend. He plans a marriage of convenience to a Chinese woman in order to keep his parents off his back and to get the woman a green card. Chaos follows when his parents arrive in New York for the wedding.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: 喜宴
  • Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
  • Release Date: 1993-03-01
  • Runtime: 108 minutes
  • Rating: 7.225/10 (253 votes)
  • Budget: $875,000
  • Revenue: $23,633,459
  • Production Companies: Ang Lee Productions, Good Machine, Central Motion Picture Corporation, The Samuel Goldwyn Company
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.6982
  • Languages: English, Mandarin

Cast & Crew

Gua Ah-leh

Gua Ah-leh

as Mrs. Gao

Lung Sihung

Lung Sihung

as Mr. Gao

May Chin

May Chin

as Wei-Wei

Winston Chao

Winston Chao

as Wai-Tung Gao

Mitchell Lichtenstein

Mitchell Lichtenstein

as Simon

Neal Huff

Neal Huff

as Steve

Michael Gaston

Michael Gaston

as Justice of the Peace

Mason Lee

Mason Lee

as Baby

Dion Birney

Dion Birney

as Andrew

John Nathan

John Nathan

as Joe

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

The Wedding Banquet (1993 Ang Lee) - Blind Date from Taipei

The Wedding Banquet Official Trailer #1 - Winston Chao Movie (1993) HD

The Wedding Banquet (1993) Trailer | Ang Lee

The Wedding Banquet (喜宴) [Oscar's Best Foreign Movie]

External Links

Keywords

coming outnew york citysecret lovehusband wife relationshipparent child relationshipwedding nightmarriage of conveniencetaiwaninterracial relationshipmale homosexualityman pretending to be straightweddingfamilychinese restaurantsecret relationshipgay theme

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Wedding Banquet?

The Wedding Banquet is a Comedy, Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1993-03-01.

Who are the main actors in The Wedding Banquet?

The main cast includes Gua Ah-leh, Lung Sihung, May Chin, Winston Chao, Mitchell Lichtenstein, .

Where can I watch The Wedding Banquet online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Wedding Banquet is available.

Is The Wedding Banquet based on a true story?

A little deception at the reception.

What is the IMDb rating of The Wedding Banquet?

The Wedding Banquet has an IMDb rating of 7.225/10 based on 253 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Wedding Banquet?

The movie had a production budget of $875,000 and earned $23,633,459 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Wedding Banquet?

The soundtrack was composed by Ang Lee Productions, Good Machine, Central Motion Picture Corporation, The Samuel Goldwyn Company. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Wedding Banquet filmed?

The Wedding Banquet was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Wedding Banquet?

The total runtime of The Wedding Banquet is 108 minutes.

Is The Wedding Banquet suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Wedding Banquet?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Wedding Banquet.

Does The Wedding Banquet have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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