My Big Fat Greek Wedding is a comedy based on the real-life experiences of Greek American actress Nia Vardalos. Toula Portokalos (played by Nia) is the daughter of a restaurateur who owns Dancing Zorba's restaurant in Chicago. At 30 years of age, this unattractive, portly woman seems doomed to be a hostess in her father's restaurant the rest of her life. But Toula has dreams of getting a college degree and falling in love.

Toula meets Ian Miller (played by John Corbett), a longhaired English teacher, and they immediately hit it off. As the relationship develops, Toula becomes increasingly concerned that because Ian is not Greek, her parents will not approve of the relationship. But Toula persists in persuading her family that she has found the man of her dreams. Even though they gradually consent to their daughter's choice, the family insists that Ian adopt their Greek culture and faith.

When Ian's parents (a wealthy couple without any extended family) accept a dinner invitation at Toula's parents' home, they are not prepared for what they experience. As the Millers drive into the suburban Chicago neighborhood, they can't help but notice that the Portokalos garage door has been painted into a huge Greek flag. Even more amazing, they are greeted on the front lawn by nearly 100 people—the entire Portokalos clan. Amid the dozens of cousins, aunts, and uncles (most of whom are named "Nick"), there is a goat hanging on a spit over an open fire.

Toula's father, Gus, addresses the Millers above the boisterous crowd. He smiles broadly and says, "Welcome to my home!" Toula's mother approaches the bewildered couple and gives them the traditional hug and kiss on the cheek. The Millers' deer-in-the-headlights expression relaxes as they realize how much they are loved. Gus and his extended family then warmly welcome the Millers inside the home for an evening of Greek-style feasting and hospitality.

Content: My Big Fat Greek Wedding is rated PG for sensuality and language.