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Drunk Wedding
Directed byNick Weiss
Written byAnthony Weiss
Nick Weiss
Produced byCouper Samuelson
StarringNick P. Ross
J. R. Ramirez
Christian Cooke
Bethany Dwyer
Dan Gill
Victoria Gold
CinematographyFrederick Schroeder
Edited byMichel Aller
Daniel S. Russ
Music byNathan Matthew David
Production
company
Weston Pictures
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Insurge Pictures
Release date
  • May 22, 2015 (2015-05-22)
Running time
81 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$600,000[2]
Box office$3,301[3]

Drunk Wedding is a 2015 American comedy film directed by Nick Weiss and written by Anthony Weiss and Nick Weiss. The film stars Nick P. Ross, J. R. Ramirez, Christian Cooke, Bethany Dwyer, Dan Gill and Victoria Gold. The film was released on May 22, 2015, by Paramount Pictures.

Cast

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  • Nick P. Ross as Linc
  • J. R. Ramirez as Cal
  • Christian Cooke as John
  • Bethany Dwyer as Maggie
  • Dan Gill as Phil
  • Victoria Gold as Elissa
  • Anne Gregory as Daphne
  • Genevieve Jones as Sarah
  • Nate Lang as Ivan
  • Carlos Lugo as Porter
  • Gabriela Revilla Lugo as Wedding Planner
  • Diana Newton as Tammy
  • Corbett Tuck as Gloria

Release

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The film was released at 16 Alamo Drafthouse theaters on May 22, 2015, alongside VOD and digital download.[4]

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Drunk Wedding is a American directed by Weiss, who co-wrote the with Anthony Weiss. The movie employs a found-footage style, depicting a in that spirals into raucous debauchery as the bride and groom's college friends consume excessive and engage in outrageous antics, all recorded by handheld video cameras wielded by the guests. The film stars as the groom Jon, Victoria Gold as the bride Elissa, Nick P. Ross as Linc, as Cal, and Dan Gill as Phil, among an portraying the rowdy wedding party. Released theatrically in the United States on May 22, 2015, Drunk Wedding runs for 80 minutes and received mixed audience reception, earning a 36% audience score on , with limited critic reviews praising its energetic humor but criticizing its formulaic plot. The story highlights themes of , excess, and the perils of unchecked partying, drawing comparisons to other raunchy comedies like .

Overview

Plot

Drunk Wedding follows Jon and Elissa as they organize their ideal at a resort in , capturing the events through a found-footage style compiled from videos recorded by their guests. The narrative unfolds chronologically, beginning with the couple's preparations and the arrival of their rowdy group of college friends, including the instigating , the chaos-escalating Cal, and others like and Phil, who bring their own interpersonal dynamics to the festivities. As the celebrations kick off, the initial toasts and gatherings quickly devolve into tequila-fueled debauchery, with the friends engaging in increasingly wild antics such as pranks, mishaps, and embarrassing escapades, all inadvertently documented on the guests' handheld cameras. plays a pivotal role in sparking the mayhem, pushing the group toward reckless behavior, while Cal amplifies the disorder through his enthusiastic participation in the escalating events. Meanwhile, side stories involving and Phil highlight personal tensions and flirtations amid the broader group chaos, adding layers to the interpersonal conflicts. The story progresses through a series of these recorded vignettes, showcasing the progression from lighthearted partying to full-blown disorder as the night wears on, with the wedding party navigating the consequences of their inebriated decisions. The film culminates in the resolution of the ceremony itself, which unfolds against the backdrop of the lingering pandemonium, tying together the threads of , romance, and revelry in a climactic, if chaotic, conclusion.

Style and themes

Drunk Wedding employs a found-footage technique, utilizing handheld cameras and videos captured by wedding guests to convey a sense of raw, immersive chaos during the events of a . This gonzo faux-documentary style enhances the film's comedic tone by mimicking amateur recordings of escalating debauchery, drawing comparisons to the unpolished aesthetic in other raunchy comedies like . The film's raunchy style centers on crude humor, sexual , and portrayals of excess, establishing a tone of unrestrained revelry among the characters. With an 81-minute runtime, it adopts a fast-paced, episodic structure that mirrors the chaotic progression of a wild weekend, building momentum through a series of alcohol-fueled vignettes without lingering on any single moment. Thematically, Drunk Wedding explores the bonds of tested by , highlighting how long-standing relationships among acquaintances fracture and reform amid unchecked partying. It underscores the absurdity of destination weddings, portraying the idealized tropical paradise as a backdrop for inevitable disorder. Central to this is the motif of revelry's consequences, where excessive behavior leads to humorous yet cautionary mishaps, with serving as a symbolic catalyst for the ensuing .

Production

Development

The screenplay for Drunk Wedding was co-written by brothers Anthony Weiss and Nick Weiss, marking Nick Weiss's feature directorial debut. The project originated in 2010 as part of ' low-budget initiative through its division. Weston Pictures served as the , with Couper Samuelson as a key producer alongside Brad Weston and John . The film was developed on a $600,000 microbudget, which facilitated its low-fi found-footage aesthetic by relying on handheld cameras to simulate guest-recorded chaos at a . This approach was conceived to authentically depict the unscripted mayhem of alcohol-fueled wedding antics in a comedic, mock-documentary format, drawing on influences like raunchy ensemble comedies to blend realism with exaggerated humor. Development progressed through 2013, including a positive that spring.

Casting and filming

The principal cast for Drunk Wedding included as John, Victoria Gold as Elissa Bloom, Nick P. Ross as Linc, as Cal, Bethany Dwyer as Maggie, and Dan Gill as Phil. Supporting roles were filled by Anne Gregory as Daphne Bloom, Genevieve Jones as Sarah, Nate Lang as Ivan, Diana Newton as Tammy, Corbett Tuck, Carlos Lugo, and Gabriela Revilla Lugo as . Principal photography took place on location in in 2013 to capture the authentic atmosphere of a . The production adopted a found-footage style, utilizing non-professional video cameras wielded by cast members to enhance realism and immediacy in the chaotic scenes. Cinematography was handled by Frederick Schroeder, with editing by Michel Aller and Daniel S. Russ, and original music composed by Nathan Matthew David. As a microbudget production, Drunk Wedding faced logistical constraints that influenced its rapid shooting schedule and reliance on the found-footage format to minimize needs.

Release

Distribution

Drunk Wedding was released on May 22, 2015. The film was distributed by , ' microbudget label. It received a limited theatrical run exclusively in 16 Alamo Drafthouse theaters across the for a one-weekend engagement from May 22 to May 24, 2015, with one showtime per day. The premiere strategy emphasized a hybrid approach, combining the limited screenings with simultaneous availability on (VOD) and digital download platforms to broaden access for a low-budget production. This targeted release aimed to maximize reach through digital channels while leveraging select theatrical venues for publicity. Distribution was primarily focused on the , with the film in English and no major international theatrical rollout reported.

Marketing and platforms

The marketing campaign for Drunk Wedding centered on highlighting its raunchy, found-footage-style comedy, with Paramount Insurge releasing multiple trailers that showcased the film's chaotic wedding antics and tequila-fueled debauchery. The official red-band trailer, in particular, emphasized explicit humor to appeal to fans of irreverent comedies, garnering over 1.4 million views on shortly after its May debut. To build buzz for the limited theatrical rollout, Paramount partnered with Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas for exclusive one-weekend screenings at 16 locations nationwide, positioning the film as a cult-style event for indie comedy enthusiasts. Following its brief theatrical engagement, Drunk Wedding launched on (VOD) and digital platforms on May 22, 2015, allowing immediate access via major services for rental or purchase. By 2016, the film expanded to subscription streaming, becoming available on as part of its catalog of low-budget comedies, where it remained accessible for several years. It also joined , enabling both streaming and rental options, alongside platforms like Apple TV and . Physical home media releases were modest, reflecting the film's microbudget origins, with DVD and Blu-ray editions distributed through starting in late 2015, though availability was limited compared to digital formats. As of 2025, Drunk Wedding continues to be offered for digital rental and purchase on services like Amazon Video, Fandango at Home, and Apple TV, maintaining its presence in the on-demand market. The distribution trajectory exemplifies the shift for microbudget features from niche theatrical experiments to streaming dominance, where VOD and subscription platforms provided broader reach than initial cinema runs could achieve.

Reception

Critical response

Drunk Wedding received mixed to negative from and audiences alike. On , as of November 2025, the has 1 (Rotten), with no Tomatometer score available. The audience score on is 36% (as of November 2025). Professional critics were particularly harsh, focusing on the film's lack of comedic depth. Variety's Joe Leydon called it an "abysmally unfunny comedy that seems much, much longer than its 80-minute running time," criticizing its reliance on crude, repetitive gags without genuine wit. Similarly, The Hollywood Reporter's review noted that the raunchy found-footage comedy "recalls movies in at least one respect: It will leave you with a ," highlighting its over-the-top debauchery as more exhausting than entertaining. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with an average rating of 4.6/10 on from 10,947 user ratings (as of November 2025). While many users echoed critic complaints about overreliance on crude jokes, lack of character development, and amateurish execution of the found-footage style, some praised its fast pacing and gonzo energy, appreciating how it captures chaotic wedding antics in a point-of-view format that expands low-budget comedy tropes.

Box office performance

Drunk Wedding earned a total of $3,301 at the worldwide during its on May 22, 2015. The film's was $600,000, meaning it failed to recoup its costs through theatrical earnings alone and instead relied on ancillary revenue from (VOD) and streaming platforms. This performance was typical for microbudget films produced under Paramount's label, which focused on low-cost projects with limited theatrical distribution; the movie played in just 16 theaters, contributing to its low visibility in a 2015 comedy landscape dominated by higher-profile releases. In the long term, streaming deals provided additional income, though specific figures for these revenues remain unavailable.

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