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Key Features:
Dysfunctional family, Family reunion, Wedding, Sibling rivalry, Dark secret, Character redemption, Relationship drama, Self-discovery, Ensemble cast, Comedy of errors
Tone:
humorous, witty, satirical
Target Audience:
Relationship-driven viewers, Comedy lovers, Fans of ensemble casts, Viewers interested in family dynamics
Emotional Arc:
Discomfort → Revelation → Reconciliation

The People We Hate at the Wedding

2022-11-17
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A dysfunctional family that can't seem to get along and get it together reluctantly reunites for a family wedding. As their many skeletons are wrenched from the closet, it turns out to be just what this singular family needs to reconnect.

Genres
Comedy
Cast
Kristen Bell, Ben Platt, Allison Janney, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Dustin Milligan, John Macmillan, Isaach de Bankolé, Karan Soni, Jorma Taccone, Lizzy Caplan
Crew
Claire Scanlon, Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin
Rating
6.266(197 votes)
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Sex, Shame & Tears
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