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Chris O'Donnell, Renée Zellweger, Hal Holbrook, James Cromwell, Artie Lange ... see more see more... , Edward Asner , Marley Shelton , Sarah Silverman , Stacy Edwards , Rebecca Cross , Jennifer Esposito , Katharine Towne , Peter Ustinov , Mariah Carey , Brooke Shields , Chris O' Donnell

In this romantic comedy, Chris O'Donnell plays Jimmie, the grandson of an eccentric millionaire. At the reading of his grandfather's will, Jimmie learns that he stands to inherit $100 million on his 3... read more read more...0th birthday. There's only one stipulation: Jimmie has to be married to get the money. And he is going to turn 30 in 24 hours. Jimmie and his sweetheart (Renee Zellweger) have already been talking about marriage, but she thinks it's wrong to marry for the money. The Bachelor co-stars James Cromwell, Brooke Shields, and singer Mariah Carey in her acting debut. This story was filmed before in Buster Keaton's silent classic, Seven Chances. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 42 min.

Directed by: Gary Sinyor, Steve Cohen, Jason A. Carbone

Release Date: November 5, 1999

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DVD Release Date: April 18, 2000

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  • TheGame90
    September 18, 2011
    TheGame90
    I saw it in the middle of the day....and that's it rightful place....if you see it in the middle of the night...it would probably suck pretty bad....but hey...you can't turn down chris o'donnell
  • FilmFanatik
    February 23, 2010
    FilmFanatik
    Not that great.
  • ScoopOnline
    December 12, 2009
    ScoopOnline
    Batman`s Sidekick. Unlike his role as Robin, I like watching Chris O`Donell other Movies. This Movie is like a Fun Slide so are we Singles. lol
    It was nice to see he didnt want to marry the girl because out of Egoistical reasons. In my opinion this is not really a typical Chick ... read moreFlick. I think guys will enjoy it too. Great Cameo appearence by some great singers and actress. I like the tiny bit with Brooke Shields.

    alot of lolsThe Scene where he(Chris O`Donell)decides to rest in the church and awakens to find hundreds of brides waiting for himreminded me of the Dummy of Jeff Dunham: Achmed the Dead terrorist and HIS 72 Virgins. Must have been heaven for Achmed. lol

    Fav bit and a beautifull Scene
    Jimmie runs up the street, climbs a fire exit ladder and shouts for Anne. With the would-be brides, Marco and Jimmie's colleagues in hot pursuit, the priest then conducts the service over the police loudspeaker from inside a police car as brides attack the car. Anne convinces them to be happy and let it be her day. They cheer and everyone has cake. Marco gets a surprise when he finds his wife joined the crazy brides, but they're OK with it. The clock strikes 6:05 p.m. and all is well...until the bridal bouquet is thrown for another couple.
  • superclerk25
    November 2, 2007
    superclerk25
    Eh.
  • thmtsang
    September 9, 2007
    thmtsang
    Rom com about a man who feels he has to propose to his girlfriend but it all goes horribly wrong.
  • deano
    August 26, 2007
    deano
    Charming leads and clever gags sell this romantic comedy, a remake of Buster Keaton's 1925 silent classic, Seven Chances. This update breathes fresh life into a tired and creaky old premise: In order to ratain a whopping inheritance a confirmed bachelor must marry a woman ... read more- any woman - in just slightly over a day.
  • dreamfaeries
    November 7, 2006
    dreamfaeries
    It was okay.
  • ajaymuthecooldevils
    June 5, 2006
    ajaymuthecooldevils
    I'll love the "Runaway Bride" scene....
  • xxdebxx
    July 16, 2011
    xxdebxx
    The plot is not exactly original but this is a fun movie and I enjoyed it. Chris O' Donnell stars as a bachelor who must marry in 24 hours in order to inherit a one-hundred million dollar inheritance from his grandfather. But there is a big catch - this grandson must marry by 6:0... read more5PM on his 30th birthday, must stay married for at least 10 years, cannot spend more than one night a month apart from his wife, and must have children. Otherwise, all assets, including the billiards factory, will be sold. Only there is a problem: neither his present girlfriend nor his ex-friend are willing to do this. Also starring Renee Zellweger, Brooke Sheilds, Sarah Silverman, Jennifer Esposito and Mariah Carey. Also starring Artie Lang as Marco, O'Donnell's best friend and partner in crime.
  • mingsysar
    October 27, 2008
    mingsysar
    Thiis is the reason why I felt so sorry for O'Donnell after Batman and Robin.

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Critic Reviews

Lisa Alspector
January 29, 2010
Lisa Alspector, Chicago Reader

Viewers have almost two hours to become thoroughly disgusted Full Review

Tom Keogh
January 1, 2000
Tom Keogh, Film.com

An acceptable comedy.

Jeff Millar
January 1, 2000
Jeff Millar, Houston Chronicle

Steve Cohen's screenplay, is pretty much DOA. Full Review

Desson Thomson
January 1, 2000
Desson Thomson, Washington Post

Business as usual. Full Review

Edward Guthmann
January 1, 2000
Edward Guthmann, San Francisco Chronicle

A pretty lame premise for a movie. Full Review

Desmond Ryan
January 1, 2000
Desmond Ryan, Philadelphia Inquirer

Feeble and formulaic.

Susan Wloszczyna
January 1, 2000
Susan Wloszczyna, USA Today

The humor never strikes the right champagne-bubbly tone.

Roger Moore
January 1, 2000
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel

If you go in hoping for a funny-sweet wedding comedy that deserves to stand with Four Weddings and a Funeral or My Best Friend's Wedding, The Bachelor will leave you standing at the altar.

Eric Harrison
January 1, 2000
Eric Harrison, Los Angeles Times

O'Donnell and Zellweger are easy on the eyes, but we're asked to take it on faith that they have other qualities that would make a person care for them. Full Review

Stephen Holden
January 1, 2000
Stephen Holden, New York Times

Its satire is too broad to carry much of a sting. Full Review

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