The Decoy Bride
2011 · Movie · PG · 89 min · ★ 6.0 · 33% critics
On a remote Scottish island, a local woman is hired to pose as a celebrity bride to distract relentless paparazzi. The plan is meant to protect a private wedding, but the ruse quickly creates awkward mix-ups, small-town chaos, and unexpected sparks as everyone tries to keep the real ceremony out of the spotlight.
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Details
- Years
- 2011
- Release date
- 2011-06-06
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 89 min
- Critic score
- 33/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.0/10 (247 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a gentle, quirky romantic comedy with a Scottish-island backdrop, low stakes, and a cozy feel, similar in spirit to Notting Hill; Not for you if you want sharp laughs, big surprises, or fast pacing.
Pros: charming island setting; light, comforting tone; funny situations | Cons: predictable rom-com beats; uneven chemistry; some slow stretches
Themes
- island
- scotland
- paparazzi
- decoy
- wedding
- hiding
- best selling author
- woman director
- hebrides, scotland
- fact checking
Cast & crew
Kelly Macdonald
as Katie Nic Aodh
Alice Eve
as Lara Tyler
David Tennant
as James Arber
Michael Urie
as Steve
Federico Castelluccio
as Marco
Maureen Beattie
as Iseabail
Sally Phillips
as Emma
Alisha Bailey
as Suzelle
- DB
Danny Bage
as Hotel Doorman
Dylan Moran
as Charley
Directed by Sheree Folkson