Having already left three grooms at the altar, Maggie Carpenter is branded "the runaway bride" by jaded New York journalist Ike Graham. But, after his facts are called into question, Ike races to Maggie's hometown to save his reputation and report on her upcoming fourth trip down the aisle – during which he's convinced she'll run again. Though he's there on a muckraking mission, Ike can't help but fall for this breathtaking heartbreaker.
A journalist, Ike Graham, writes a disparaging article about a woman, Maggie Carpenter, known for leaving grooms at the altar multiple times. When his article gets him fired, he travels to Maggie's small town to interview her and apologize. As Ike spends time with Maggie, he begins to understand her and falls in love, but her upcoming wedding to another man complicates their budding romance.
Runaway Bride was met with mixed to positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. While many praised the chemistry between Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, reuniting them after their success in Pretty Woman, some found the plot predictable and lacking the charm of their previous collaboration. The film was a commercial success, performing well at the box office.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the return of Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, appreciating the lighthearted romance and the actors' undeniable chemistry. Many found it a charming and entertaining watch, though some felt it was a bit too similar to 'Pretty Woman' and lacked originality.
Julia Roberts' character, Maggie Carpenter, has an astonishing seven unfinished weddings before her eighth attempt, a fact that adds to her 'runaway bride' reputation.
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