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Bride of the Year

2026Movie1 h 38 min

ComedyRomance
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9Letterboxd2.7/5
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb4.9Letterboxd2.7/5

Summary

When Lienkie's dream of budding a family of her own come crashing down, she hatches a devious plan to win "Bride of the Year" and get back at her ex.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or awe.

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Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Joshua Rous
Written by
Luke Rous, Carine Rous, Joshua Rous
Produced by
Luke Rous
Music by
Loki Rothman

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Facts

May 15, 2026 · 1 h 38 min · Comedy, Romance, Family

Released
May 15, 2026
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Genres
Comedy, Romance, Family
Original language
Afrikaans
Also spoken
English
Made in
South Africa
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Bride of the Year?"

Questions about Bride of the Year

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bride of the Year?

Netflix

In the United States, Bride of the Year streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Bride of the Year worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 4.9 and Letterboxd 2.7 out of 5).

Is Bride of the Year okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Bride of the Year 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 Bride of the Year make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Is Bride of the Year in English?

AfrikaansEnglish

No, it was made in Afrikaans, with some English.