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Father of the Bride

1991·Movie
1h 45min·PG
64
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Big heart, funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Heartwarming and hopeful

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Physical Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7

World

Family, everyday modern life, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

Love is wonderful. Until it happens to your only daughter.

George Banks is an ordinary, middle-class man whose 22 year-old daughter Annie has decided to marry a man from an upper-class family, but George can't think of what life would be like without his daughter. His wife tries to make him happy for Annie, but when the wedding takes place at their home and a foreign wedding planner takes over the ceremony, he becomes slightly insane.
Family ComedyComing-of-Age (Parental)HeartwarmingSituational HumorRelatable DilemmaClassic RemakeWell-Acted EnsembleParental LoveWedding Hijinks

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Where can I stream Father of the Bride legally?

Father of the Bride is included with a subscription to Disney+, Hulu, YouTube TV, and tru TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Father of the Bride worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Father of the Bride rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Father of the Bride?

1 h 45 min

Father of the Bride runs 1 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Father of the Bride?

Critics62
Audiences68

Yes. Critics average 62 and audiences 68 out of 100, so both groups see Father of the Bride much the same way.

Was Father of the Bride a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$89 million

Yes. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $89 million worldwide, 4.5 times its budget.

What language is Father of the Bride in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Father of the Bride?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Father of the Bride in 64 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Father of the Bride use?

Like Parent, Like SpouseShout-OutWhat You Are in the DarkMaternity CrisisTangled Family TreeNon-Indicative NameHollywood Board GamesDon't You Like It?Like Parent, Like ChildObnoxious In-LawsThe CameoBumbling Dadand 34 more

TV Tropes lists 46 storytelling tropes for Father of the Bride, including Like Parent, Like Spouse, Shout-Out, What You Are in the Dark.