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Father of the Bride

1991Movie1 h 45 minPG

ComedyRomance
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.4/5Metacritic516.7Rotten Tomatoes73%70%

A heartwarming, uplifting comedy movie about family and everyday modern life, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Family Comedy
  • Father-Daughter Bond
  • Classic Romantic Comedy
  • Steve Martin Performance
  • Nostalgic 90s Charm
  • Wedding Prep Chaos
  • Emotional Coming-of-Age for Parents
  • Feel-Good Cinema
  • Middle-Class vs Upper-Class Dynamics

Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Charles Shyer
Written by
Nancy Meyers, Charles Shyer, Edward Streeter
Produced by
Nancy Meyers, Howard Rosenman, Carol Baum
Music by
Alan Silvestri

Everyone

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Facts

December 20, 1991 · 1 h 45 min · PG

Released
December 20, 1991
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$129 million
Available in
53 countries

Tropes

Like Parent, Like Spouse, Shout-Out, What You Are in the Dark +9

  • Like Parent, Like Spouse
  • Shout-Out
  • What You Are in the Dark
  • Maternity Crisis
  • Tangled Family Tree
  • Non-Indicative Name
  • Hollywood Board Games
  • Don't You Like It?
  • Like Parent, Like Child
  • Obnoxious In-Laws
  • The Cameo
  • Bumbling Dad

12 of 46 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Father of the Bride?"

Questions about Father of the Bride

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Father of the Bride?

Disney+YouTube TVTNTTBStru TV

In the United States, Father of the Bride streams on Disney+, YouTube TV, TNT, TBS, and tru TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 47 other countries.

Is Father of the Bride worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 51).

Is there a sequel to Father of the Bride?

  1. Father of the Bride (1991)
  2. Father of the Bride Part II (1995)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Father of the Bride Part II (1995).

Is Father of the Bride okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Father of the Bride good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Father of the Bride make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Was Father of the Bride a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$129 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $20 million to make and earned $129 million worldwide, 6.5 times its budget.