My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (2016)

A Portokalos family secret brings the beloved characters back together for an even bigger and Greeker wedding.

Director:

Kirk Jones

Writer:

Nia Vardalos

Stars:

Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Michael Constantine

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Nia Vardalos	...	Toula
John Corbett	...	Ian
Michael Constantine	...	Gus
Lainie Kazan	...	Maria
Andrea Martin	...	Aunt Voula
Gia Carides	...	Nikki
Joey Fatone	...	Angelo
Elena Kampouris	...	Paris
Alex Wolff	...	Bennett
Louis Mandylor	...	Nick
Bess Meisler	...	Mana-Yiayia
Bruce Gray	...	Rodney Miller
Fiona Reid	...	Harriet Miller
Ian Gomez	...	Mike
Jayne Eastwood	...	Mrs. White

Storyline

Still working in her parents' Greek restaurant, Toula Portokalos's daughter Paris is growing up. She is getting ready to graduate high school and Toula and Ian are experiencing marital issues. When Toula's parents find out they were never officially married, another wedding is in the works. Can this big, fat, Greek event help to bring the family together?

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Plot Keywords:

wedding | greek | remarriage | wedding planner | pink limousine | 

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Taglines:

"The wedding is on and I'm in charge" - Aunt Voula

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some suggestive material

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 March 2016 (USA)

Also Known As:

Mi gran boda griega 2

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$18,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$17,861,950 (USA) (25 March 2016)

Gross:

$19,884,625 (USA) (28 March 2016)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gold Circle Films, HBO Films, Playtone

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Sound Mix:

Datasat Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Mark Margolis from Breaking Bad was a newie added to the cast.

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Goofs

When Nia's character, Toula, is closing up at the restaurant and call Ian, she leaves a voice message on his phone. She tells him that she is closing up and will be home soon. Instead of saying "Hi, this is Toula" she says "Hi, this s Nia" which is her real name.

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Quotes

Maria: Remember, Paris, protect the poulaki - eyes open knees shut!
Aunt Voula: [to Maria] If your knees are open, shut your eyes.

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Connections

Follows My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)

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Soundtracks

All of Me
Written by Toby Gad and John Legend
Performed by John Legend'

User Reviews

Very Cute with lots of belly laughs and better than the original

I saw My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 last night at a screening last night and was apprehensive about going but so glad I went! It was a great silly date/family movie that I really think out-did the original and was a great reminder that sequels can revive the energy and feeling of the first film without relying on the same jokes, and storyline. It had plenty of great call-backs to the original and any fan of that film or anyone with, or who knows, a loud big family will be smiling ear to ear and can plan on laughing away. The film was more or less what you would expect with almost all of the original characters making reprisals and the time didn't degenerate their characters or the absurdity of their actions but like a fine wine they matured with time. I laughed out loud many times and the theater actually erupted in applause when it ended, which is very rare with silly comedies like this, and my only disappointment was that it finished almost too soon. I wanted to spend more time with the characters, but it didn't drag on, wasn't unnecessarily absurd and kept the tone and fun that the original film had. If you are looking for a feel-good film and a nice escape from our hectic wild world this movie will definitely please.