Socially awkward Muriel Heslop (Toni Collette) wants nothing more than to get married. Unfortunately, due to her oppressive politician father (Bill Hunter), Muriel has never even been on a date. Ostracized by her more socially adept friends, Muriel runs into fellow outcast Rhonda Epinstalk (Rachel Griffiths), and the two move from their small Australian town to the big city of Sydney, where Muriel changes her name and begins the arduous task of redesigning her life to match her fantasies. Commissioned by Mary O. (12/21/2021)

Release date: September 29, 1994 (USA)
Director: P. J. Hogan
Music by: Peter Best
Box office: $57.5 million
Produced by: Lynda House; Jocelyn Moorhouse
Awards: AACTA Award for Best Supporting Actress in Film