Getting Married (1978 film)

Getting Married is a 1978 American romantic comedy film directed by Steven Hilliard Stern and starring Carol Burnett, Paula Prentiss, and Richard Benjamin. The film revolves around a soon-to-be-married woman, Valerie Harper (Burnett), and her close friends, Midge Dexter (Prentiss) and Phil Dexter (Benjamin), as they navigate the anxieties and challenges that arise leading up to the wedding day.

Valerie, a successful and independent architect, begins to have doubts about her impending marriage to a seemingly perfect man, Michael (Laurence Luckinbill). These doubts are fueled by a rekindled attraction to Phil, her best friend Midge's husband. The film explores themes of friendship, commitment, and the complexities of romantic relationships.

The plot thickens as Valerie and Phil grapple with their feelings for each other, while Midge remains largely oblivious. Subplots involve other friends and family members, each contributing their own perspectives and anxieties about marriage and relationships.

Getting Married is characterized by its comedic tone and its focus on character-driven humor. It examines the social pressures and personal expectations surrounding marriage, offering a lighthearted yet insightful look at the institution of matrimony.