Mother of the Bride

1963Movie1 h 45 min

72
GoodGoodWatch score

A hopeful, fast-paced comedy movie about family and everyday modern life, with standout performances.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

This magnificently madcap comedy classic stars Egyptian film legends Tahiya Karioka and Emad Hamdi as Zeinab and Hussein, overworked parents who get little relief from the never ending demands of their seven mischievous children. When their eldest daughter, Ahlam, meets a dashing young man at a party, it's love at first sight and wedding plans must quickly be arranged. As preparations get underway, Zeinab and Hussein are soon overwhelmed by the elaborate and costly requests made by the groom's extravagant family. While tending to the needs of their other six children, Hussein and Zeinab must consider unconventional means to obtain the funds for a ceremony that the newlyweds will be proud of.

Feels like

  • Classic Egyptian Comedy
  • Family-Centric
  • Wedding Planning Chaos
  • Parental Struggles
  • Wholesome Humor
  • Social Satire
  • Relatable Domesticity
  • Fast-Paced Farce
  • Heartwarming

Cast

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Directed by
Atef Salem
Produced by
Naguib Khoury

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Facts

December 23, 1963 · 1 h 45 min · Comedy, Drama, Family

Released
December 23, 1963
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Family
Original language
Arabic
Made in
Egypt

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Mother of the Bride worth watching?"

Questions about Mother of the Bride

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Mother of the Bride worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.5).

Is Mother of the Bride okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Mother of the Bride make me laugh?

Funny

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

Will I feel good after watching Mother of the Bride?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is Mother of the Bride in English?

Arabic

No, it was made in Arabic.