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Mamma Mia! (2008) -- This is the second theatrical trailer for Mamma Mia!, directed by Phyllida Lloyd.
Mamma Mia! (2008) -- Meryl Streep shares her appreciation for the leading men in the movie.
Mamma Mia! (2008) -- A look at the making of Mamma Mia
Mamma Mia! (2008) -- Interview: Meryl Streep "On doing the film to embarrass her kids"
Mamma Mia! (2008) -- Sing along to the Mamma Mia number 'Dancing Queen'.

Overview

User Rating:
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Director:
Phyllida Lloyd
Writers:
Catherine Johnson (screenplay)
Catherine Johnson (musical book)
Contact:
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Release Date:
18 July 2008 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Musical | Romance more
Tagline:
Take a trip down the aisle you'll never forget more
Plot:
The story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father told using hit songs by the popular '70s group ABBA. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 9 wins & 12 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(111 articles)
Cooper Feared Failure In Mamma Mia!
 (From WENN. 24 June 2009, 11:56 AM, PDT)

Seyfried Gives Up Her Broadway Dreams
 (From WENN. 15 June 2009, 5:05 AM, PDT)

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Mamma Mia! The Movie (UK) (promotional title) (USA) (promotional title)
Mamma Mia! (Germany)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for some sex-related comments.
Runtime:
USA:108 min | Argentina:108 min
Country:
UK | USA | Germany
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
SDDS | Dolby Digital | DTS

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Trivia:
An undercurrent of the film is to structure the story as a Greek comedy (like Aristophanes), including patterns of strophe and anti-strophe, a chorus representing the common people, and costumes matched to moods of the characters, including masks and the phallic props typical of Greek comedy. more
Goofs:
Incorrectly regarded as goofs: In the scene when Sam, Bill, and Harry first arrive at the Villa all three men seem to have known about Donna having a daughter. While Donna later reveals before the "Dancing Queen" number that she never told any of the men about Sophie, we can however assume that in the invitation the men received, Sophie's name was enclosed. more
Quotes:
Donna: I grew up.
Tanya: Well, grow back down then!
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Castle: Hedge Fund Homeboys (#1.3)" (2009) more
Soundtrack:
Lay All Your Love On Me more

FAQ

What songs from the stage version are not included in the movie version?
Is "Mamma Mia" based on a book?
Why isn't Chiquitita on the soundtrack?
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275 out of 417 people found the following comment useful:-
Wonderful, 19 June 2008
10/10
Author: Blotkey from United States

I didn't know what to expect when going into watch "Mamma Mia", was this gonna be another Hairspray or Across the Universe or Rent? This was a lighthearted, quite enjoyable movie of its own style, Meryl Strep blew the entire audience away with her comedic persona in this movie. After seeing her in Devil Wears Prada, you are shaken momentarily after seeing her climb on top a roof singing "Mamma Mia!" and swoon and the dance teenage giddy girl dance. You'll love this movie for trio of older woman characters, they were all so funny. Mr. James Bond's character and singing was such a hilarious delight for the audience, we couldn't believe this was the man who played a top secret spy agent.

With just the right amount of eccentricity, heart, and *get out of those movie chairs and DANCE IN THE AISLE* ABBA music, you'll never want this adventure to end.

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