Australia / France,
1994, 106 min
Directed by:
P.J. HoganScreenplay:
P.J. HoganCinematography:
Martin McGrathComposer:
Peter BestCast:
Toni Collette, Bill Hunter, Rachel Griffiths, Sophie Lee, Gabby Millgate, Matt Day, Daniel Lapaine, Darrin Klimek, Vincent Ball, Chris Haywood, Geneviève Picot (more)Plots(1)
No one ever paid much attention to Muriel and her humdrum small-town life, so she and her best friend, Rhonda, decide to leave it behind and head for the big city ... where they end up having the exciting adventure of their lives! What's more, soon everyone takes notice when Muriel becomes engaged to a handsome and popular sports hero! (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1996 - P.J. Hogan (Best Original Screenplay)
Golden Globes
- 1996 - Toni Collette (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)