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Mamma Mia! (2008) -- This is the second theatrical trailer for Mamma Mia!, directed by Phyllida Lloyd.
Mamma Mia! (2008) -- Meryl Streep shares her appreciation for the leading men in the movie.
Mamma Mia! (2008) -- A look at the making of Mamma Mia
Mamma Mia! (2008) -- Interview: Meryl Streep "On doing the film to embarrass her kids"
Mamma Mia! (2008) -- Sing along to the Mamma Mia number 'Dancing Queen'.

Overview

User Rating:
6.7/10   36,668 votes
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Director:
Phyllida Lloyd
Writers:
Catherine Johnson (screenplay)
Catherine Johnson (musical book)
Contact:
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Release Date:
18 July 2008 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Musical | Romance more
Tagline:
Take a trip down the aisle you'll never forget more
Plot:
The story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father told using hit songs by the popular '70s group ABBA. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 9 wins & 12 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(111 articles)
Cooper Feared Failure In Mamma Mia!
 (From WENN. 24 June 2009, 11:56 AM, PDT)

Seyfried Gives Up Her Broadway Dreams
 (From WENN. 15 June 2009, 5:05 AM, PDT)

User Comments:
Fantastic movie full of joy more

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Mamma Mia! The Movie (UK) (promotional title) (USA) (promotional title)
Mamma Mia! (Germany)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some sex-related comments.
Runtime:
USA:108 min | Argentina:108 min
Country:
UK | USA | Germany
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
SDDS | Dolby Digital | DTS

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Trivia:
Early in preproduction the producers suggested including a newly written original song for the movie to be eligible for the Academy Awards' Original Song Category. However, former Abba members Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus refused to do so. Though Andersson composed some additional score for the movie, the film will likely be ineligible for any Academy Award in the music categories because all songs were already published. more
Goofs:
Continuity: As the song "Lay your Love on Me" transforms into Sophie's bachelorette party, cast members are holding Sophie up and she drinks from a bottle and throws it. After she throws it, they lay her on her back and her hair falls off her shoulders, but in the following close-up shot, her hair falls off her shoulders again. more
Quotes:
Tanya: Down big fella, I'm old enough to be your mother!
Rosie: Grandmother.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in "Sunday AM: (#4.7)" (2008) more
Soundtrack:
Money, Money, Money more

FAQ

Why are the background people reacting to what the main characters say, and joining into the singing?
Do members of ABBA have cameos in this film?
What songs from the stage version are not included in the movie version?
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113 out of 192 people found the following comment useful:-
Fantastic movie full of joy, 11 July 2008
10/10
Author: Elise Maeland from Norway

After watching the Mamma Mia! musical in London, I was thrilled to hear about the movie coming out. Meryl Streep in a musical seemed like just one reason to watch it. Well, I must say.. It was a lot more than what I expected! The beautiful scenery, the cast and the songs. A good mix of tears, laughter and love that will make you feel like you're a part of the gang and enjoy every bit of this movie. Not one of the cast members let me down. It really is a feel-good movie and it made me want to stand up and sing a long. The ABBA songs are made for dancing and in this movie it reassured me. The singing and the dancing put smiles on people's faces, and it makes you feel happy and as if all worries are gone. I certainly smiled during the entire movie. The cast members were all wonderful singers and especially the two lead actresses Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried impressed me. A well-made movie that is worth watching more than once!

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ABBA TO FILL JACKSON GIG SLOTS? laurenmc-3
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