Rebel Wilson’s Action-Packed Wedding Comedy Bride Hard Brings Chaos, Mercenaries, and a Secret Agent Maid of Honor

Bride Hard is a 2025 American action-comedy directed by Simon West, built around a straightforward concept that mixes wedding mishaps with full-scale spy mayhem. The film stars Rebel Wilson as Sam, a highly trained secret agent who also happens to be the maid of honor for her childhood best friend Betsy, played by Anna Camp.

The story begins with Betsy and Sam dealing with serious tension that leads Betsy to fire Sam from her maid-of-honor role. The friendship drama doesn’t get much time to settle because the wedding, set in an extravagant destination location, is suddenly overtaken by a team of armed mercenaries.

Once the mercenaries ambush the event, Sam is forced to switch from almost-uninvited guest to full-on operative determined to save everyone. Her biggest challenge is keeping her secret-agent identity hidden while fighting off attackers and still trying to protect Betsy’s big day.

The setup turns the wedding into what the official synopsis calls a five-star death trap, pushing Sam to balance saving lives with maintaining the illusion of a normal celebration. To make matters more chaotic, hostages are taken, gunfire erupts, and Sam ends up running the wedding rescue like an undercover mission gone sideways.

The film reunites Wilson and Camp, known for their roles together in the Pitch Perfect franchise, which adds an extra layer of familiarity and chemistry. Supporting cast members include Justin Hartley from Tracker, Anna Chlumsky, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Mark Valley, Gigi Zumbado, and Stephen Dorff, making the ensemble notably stacked.

Directed by the filmmaker behind action titles like Con Air, the movie leans heavily into ridiculousness and fast-paced stunts rather than emotional depth. Viewers get a combination of hand-to-hand combat, high-powered weapons, large explosions, and over-the-top encounters that keep the plot moving quickly.

The movie runs 105 minutes and was released theatrically in the U.S. on June 20, 2025, according to the film’s Wikipedia page. After its theatrical run, the movie became available to stream in the U.S. starting November 28, 2025 on Hulu, with digital rental and purchase options across platforms like Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango At Home, confirmed by listings on JustWatch.

Behind the scenes, Wilson and Camp shared with Entertainment Weekly that they pulled lighthearted pranks on set, including pretending to get injured or electrocuted, showing that the cast kept spirits high even during intense action shoots. This off-camera energy contrasts with the film’s high-stakes plot but highlights the actors’ camaraderie.

Critically, Bride Hard received largely negative reviews, with several outlets calling the film uneven and ineffective in blending comedy with action. Publications such as The Guardian described it as difficult to endure, noting that jokes often miss the mark and the tone feels inconsistent.

The film has been compared to a mix of Die Hard and Bridesmaids but is repeatedly noted as not reaching the strengths of either genre. Many critics pointed out structural problems, sloppy editing, and a lack of meaningful character development despite the strong cast.

Financially, the movie earned about $1.9 million at the box office, which aligns with its modest reception. Despite the criticism, Bride Hard may still appeal to viewers who enjoy outrageous, chaotic, female-led action comedies with wedding-day absurdity at the center.

Content-wise, the film is rated R, mainly for its heavy action and violence, though it contains some innuendo, strip-club sequences, profanity including the f-word, and several comedic but graphic moments involving gunfire, falls onto sharp objects, and explosive set pieces.