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There'S Something About Mary

What is there's something about mary?

· Emily Grant

Key facts

Release date July 15, 1998[1]
Director Bobby Farrelly and Peter Farrelly[1]
Box office over $369 million worldwide[1]
Budget $23 million[1]
MPAA rating R[1]

There’s Something About Mary is a 1998 American romantic comedy film directed by the Farrelly brothers, starring Cameron Diaz and Ben Stiller, about a man's quest to reconnect with his high-school crush.

Context

There’s Something About Mary is a 1998 American romantic comedy directed by the Farrelly brothers. It follows Ted as he tries to reconnect with his high-school crush Mary after a disastrous earlier date [2]. The film stars Cameron Diaz, Ben Stiller, Matt Dillon, Lee Evans, and Chris Elliott [1]. Released on July 15, 1998, it became a major box-office success, grossing over $369 million worldwide [1]. The film is rated R for strong crude sexual humor and language [1]. For a different take on a documentary, see There's Something Wrong with Aunt Diane.

Documented claims

  • The film was the fourth-highest-grossing film of 1998. [1]
  • It was distributed by 20th Century Fox. [1]

Questions and answers

Why is There's Something About Mary rated R?

The film is rated R for strong crude sexual humor and language [1].

What is the plot twist in There's Something About Mary?

The plot twist involves Ted discovering that his best friend Dom has been secretly dating Mary, and that Mary's brother has been impersonating Ted in online chats [2].

How old was Cameron Diaz when she did There's Something About Mary?

Cameron Diaz was 25 years old during filming, as she was born in 1972 and the film was released in 1998 [1].

Is There's Something About Mary appropriate for kids?

No, the film is rated R and contains strong crude sexual humor and language, making it inappropriate for children [1].

Sources

  1. 15 Fun Facts About There's Something About Mary — mentalfloss.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. There's Something About Mary — ebertfest.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

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