There's Something About Mary

There's Something About Mary

Love is in the hair.

Directed by Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly

Produced by 20th Century Fox

1998120 min6.6 / 10

A high-energy romantic comedy that mines absurdity and physical humor from the pursuit of an idealized woman, balancing crude screwball chaos with genuine warmth and hope.

For Ted, prom night went about as bad as it’s possible for any night to go. Thirteen years later, he finally gets another chance with his old prom date, only to run up against other suitors including the sleazy detective he hired to find her.

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  • Does There's Something About Mary end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is There's Something About Mary easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is There's Something About Mary sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Is There's Something About Mary violent? Not especially. Less violent than 73% of films.

  • Is There's Something About Mary scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

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Surprise73

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Love50

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