The Decoy Bride

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6.1/10

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Kelly Macdonald, David Tennant, and Alice Eve in 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.

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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... Read allWhen 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.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
Stars

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IMDb RATING

6.1/10

13K

YOUR RATING

Director
- Sheree Folkson
Writers
- Neil Jaworski
- Sally Phillips
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination total

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Trivia
The script was priced at seven million pounds (the amount it would have cost to make it). However, the film had a budget of only two and a half million pounds. This led to many scenes and characters being cut during filming, in an attempt to cut costs.

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.

Quotes
Katie Nic Aoidh: And you're back of Hegg now because...?
James Arber: Oh, I'm on a sheep-stealing raid, yeah. I mean, I thought I might grab myself a woman at the same time, but predominantly it's a sheep-snatching thing.

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.

Connections
Featured in MsMojo: Top 10 Forgotten Rom-Coms That Deserve to Be Classics (2022)

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 reviews56

Featured review

7/10

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.