Muriel's Wedding -

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If you haven't seen this Australian classic, it's time to visit (or re-visit) the "City of Brides" and listen to the music of ABBA all over again. Muriel's Wedding

Here’s why we’re still talking about Muriel Heslop (Toni Collette) in 2026: Here’s why we’re still talking about Muriel Heslop

We still can't help quoting "...I'd rather swallow razor blades than drink with you," or simply, "You're terrible, Muriel". She gains 40 lbs for the role, embodying

Rhonda Epinstalk (Rachel Griffiths) isn't just a best friend; she's the soulmate who helps Muriel escape her toxic, materialistic upbringing in Porpoise Spit to finally live on her own terms.

Toni Collette’s breakout performance as the socially awkward, ABBA-obsessed Muriel is both hilarious and devastating. She gains 40 lbs for the role, embodying a character who feels invisible in her own town, only to "recreate" herself in Sydney as "Mariel".