The Decoy Bride (2011)

When the world's media descend on the remote Scottish island where a Hollywood actress is attempting to get married, a local girl is hired as a decoy bride to put the paparazzi off the scent.

Director:

Sheree Folkson

Writers:

Neil Jaworski, Sally Phillips (story)

Stars:

Kelly Macdonald, David Tennant, Alice Eve

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Danny Bage	...	Hotel Doorman
Dylan Moran	...	Charley
Hannah Bourne	...	Chloe
Michael Urie	...	Steve
Sally Phillips	...	Emma
Alice Eve	...	Lara
David Tennant	...	James
Federico Castelluccio	...	Marco
Kelly Macdonald	...	Katie (as Kelly MacDonald)
Maureen Beattie	...	Iseabail
Muriel Barker	...	Mrs. Grainie
Jeannie Fisher	...	Aileen
Hamish Clark	...	Angus
James Fleet	...	William
Sally Howitt	...	Muireen

Storyline

Famous actress Lara Tyler can't get married to author James Arber without intrusive paparazzi crashing the ceremony. Because of James's best-seller, Lara's agent, Steve, checks out the little known Hegg Island in Scotland as the site for their next attempted wedding. Unfortunately, James is a hack, and his book (supposedly based on Hegg) relays little of it accurately. Katie, an island native and the only unmarried woman on it, has been unlucky in love. She's working on writing her own guide to Hegg Island when Steve and crew arrive, eventually hiring her as a reluctant decoy bride to distract the paparazzi. In a mix-up, she and James end up married to each other while Lara, having spotted the press, goes into hiding. Katie and James now have to get an island divorce while avoiding the press while other parties seek out Lara (who has disguised herself as one of the elderly islanders).

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Plot Keywords:

island | paparazzi | decoy | wedding | famous actress | 

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Taglines:

You may now kiss the decoy.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for some rude content

Did You Know?

Trivia

James (David Tennant) mentions at one point that his book is about the end of the world as told through the eyes of god. Tennant would go on to play Crowley in Good Omens (2019), a comedic story about the end of the world as told through the eyes of god.

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Goofs

Just before Angus tackles James, Kate can be heard yelling out, "Angus!" but when the camera cuts to a long shot, Kate hasn't opened her mouth yet.

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Quotes

Katie Nic Aoidh: How do you know when you've met *the one*?
James Arber: Whenever you look at them, you find yourself singing "Wind Beneath My Wings".

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Crazy Credits

The initial credits appear over a scene of Lara attending Marco's photographic exhibition and purchasing a print of a Scottish hedgehog. The scene ends with a paparazzo taking a picture of them, which then appears on a magazine cover. The credits then revert to the usual scrolling list.

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Connections

References Superman (1978)

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Soundtracks

Spend a Little Time
Written & Performed by Delta Maid
Published by San Remo Live Ltd.
Administered by Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd
Courtesy of Geffen Records UK
Under license from Universal Music Operations Ltd

User Reviews

Heart-warming

This movie can be a disappoinment for those who wish to watch an American type rom-com. But it could be heart-warming for those who want to have a simple evening with a loved one. The acting was spectacular and I'm deeply impressed by the writing. Congrats to all of you, you gave me what I needed. I feel content now.

Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English Scottish Gaelic

Release Date:

9 March 2012 (UK)

Also Known As:

The Decoy Bride

Filming Locations:

Caerlaverock Castle, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland, UK

Box Office

Budget:

GBP2,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$542, 11 March 2012

Gross USA:

$759

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$117,754

Company Credits

Production Co:

Isle of Man Film, CinemaNX, Ecosse Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1