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A socially inept young woman slowly learns to overcome her insecurities in this sleeper hit from Australia. The unconventional Muriel (Toni Collette) is deeply unsatisfied with her life, stuck in the nowhere town of Porpoise Spit and feeling rejected by her friends and family. Believing herself unattractive and worthless, she seeks meager solace in ABBA songs and fantasies of gorgeous weddings, with herself as the bride. Muriel's life takes a turn for the better, however, when she befriends the carefree Rhonda (Rachel Griffiths), who encourages her to take control of her life. Together, the two women travel to Sydney, where a series of liberating experiences help Muriel develop self-esteem and take the first steps towards maturity.
Original Release
09/29/1994
US Release
03/31/1995
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Sophie Lee | Tania Degano / Tania |
Roz Hammond | Cheryl |
Toni Collette | Muriel Heslop / Muriel |
Belinda Jarrett | Janine |
Pippa Grandison | Nicole |
Bill Hunter | Bill Heslop / Bill |
Jeanie Drynan | Betty Heslop / Betty |
Dan Wyllie | Perry / Perry Heslop |
Gabby Millgate | Joanie Heslop / Joanie |
Gennie Nevinson | Deidre Chambers / Deidre |
Directors
Writers
Cast
Name | Character |
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Sophie Lee | Tania Degano / Tania |
Roz Hammond | Cheryl |
Toni Collette | Muriel Heslop / Muriel |
Belinda Jarrett | Janine |
Pippa Grandison | Nicole |
Bill Hunter | Bill Heslop / Bill |
Jeanie Drynan | Betty Heslop / Betty |
Dan Wyllie | Perry / Perry Heslop |
Gabby Millgate | Joanie Heslop / Joanie |
Gennie Nevinson | Deidre Chambers / Deidre |
Rachel Griffiths | Rhonda Epinstalk / Rhonda |
Matt Day | Brice Nobes / Brice |
Chris Haywood | Ken Blundell / Coach Ken Blundell |
Daniel Lapaine | David Van Arkle / David Van Arckle |
Susan Prior | |
Nathan Kaye | Chook / Peter "Chook" Vernell |
Cecily Polson | Tania's Mother |
Rob Steele | Leo Higgins / Higgins |
Genevieve Picot | Store Detective |
Richard Sutherland | Constable Saunders |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Michael D. Aglion | Producer |
Lynda House | Producer |
Tony Mahood | Producer |
Jocelyn Moorhouse | Producer |
Editors
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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1996 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical | Nominated |