When recovering addict Kym (Anne Hathaway) returns to her family home for her sister Rachel’s wedding, she brings with her personal troubles which reignite family conflicts. Both sisters struggle to rebuild their relationship as Kym’s outspoken approach threatens her sister’s lavish party plans and Rachel begins to resent her sister’s return. With both tenderness and humour, the film focuses on the passion and humanity of a family whose relationships are underpinned by guilt, bitterness and grief.
Review
“It’s a great bear of a role, and Hathaway acts the hell out of it, achieving a state of sorrowful grace. (Jonathan) Demme calls RACHEL GETTING MARRIED a ‘home movie’. A home run is more like it, going deep into the joy and pain of being human.” Rolling Stone
Awards
Critics Choice Awards ’09 – WINNER
– Best Actress (Anne Hathaway)
Golden Globes ’09 nomination
– Best Actress (Anne Hathaway)
Oscar ’09 nominations
– Best Actress (Anne Hathaway)