Bachelorette

Three women who once ridiculed a classmate in high school are invited to stand beside her as bridesmaids at a wedding she now attends as an equal. The story centers on Regan, Becky, and Gena as old wounds, petty rivalries, and personal failures collide during a high energy wedding weekend. They juggle social expectations, flirtations, and the pressure to project confidence while facing the realities of their lives turning imperfectly off script. Witty exchanges and awkward misreads fuel the misadventures, yet the film also scrutinizes how long friendship can withstand cruelty, insecurity, and the desire to belong. By the end, the group is forced to confront what kind of friends they want to be.

Directed by Leslye Headland, Bachelorette is adapted from her stage play and showcases a dry, unflinching take on friendship under pressure. The 2012 comedy blends raunchy humor with sharp social observation, starring an ensemble that amplifies the film's reckless energy.

Its worldwide gross of 11,947,954 on a modest 3 million budget signals a niche appeal that found audiences through word of mouth and festival chatter rather than broad mass market hype. The result is a profitable indie success rather than a blockbuster.

Though not a cultural juggernaut, the film helped propel Rebel Wilson into wider Hollywood notoriety and showcased a raw, self aware humor about female friendships. It sparked conversations about cruelty in high school cliques and the price of reputations later in life, influencing a wave of similar ensemble comedies.

Critics were mixed; some praised the dialogue and ensemble work, while others noted crude humor. The film probes themes of accountability, vanity, and loyalty, offering a candid snapshot of adult female friendships. The dialogue is crisp and each actress reveals vulnerability beyond the punches.