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Son of the Bride

2001Movie2 h 3 minR

ComedyDrama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic687.5Rotten Tomatoes86%91%

A moving, cathartic comedy movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

At age 42, Rafael Belvedere is having a crisis. He lives in the shadow of his father, he feels guilty about rarely visiting his aging mother, his ex-wife says he doesn't spend enough time with their daughter and he has yet to make a commitment to his girlfriend. At his lowest point, a minor heart attack reunites him with Juan Carlos, a childhood friend, who helps Rafael to reconstruct his past.

Feels like

  • Argentinian Cinema
  • Family Drama
  • Midlife Crisis
  • Romantic Relationships
  • Character-Driven
  • Emotional Journey
  • Nostalgic Themes
  • Redemption

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Juan José Campanella
Written by
Juan José Campanella, Fernando Castets
Produced by
Pablo E. Bossi, Adrián Suar, Gerardo Herrero
Music by
Ángel Illarramendi

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Facts

August 16, 2001 · 2 h 3 min · R

Released
August 16, 2001
Runtime
2 h 3 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Argentina, Spain
Available in
24 countries

Tropes

Buxom Beauty Standard, Visit by Divorced Dad, Gag Penis +9

  • Buxom Beauty Standard
  • Visit by Divorced Dad
  • Gag Penis
  • Call-Back
  • The Stinger
  • Freeze-Frame Ending
  • Running Gag
  • Moment of Lucidity
  • Scatterbrained Senior
  • Anguished Declaration of Love
  • Hollywood Heart Attack
  • Funny Background Event

12 of 20 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

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

Questions about Son of the Bride

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Son of the Bride?

It streams in 21 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Son of the Bride worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 68).

Is Son of the Bride okay for kids?

R

Yes: it's rated R in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Son of the Bride make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Son of the Bride good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Son of the Bride in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.

What tropes does Son of the Bride use?

Buxom Beauty StandardVisit by Divorced DadGag PenisCall-BackThe StingerFreeze-Frame EndingRunning GagMoment of LucidityScatterbrained SeniorAnguished Declaration of LoveHollywood Heart AttackFunny Background Eventand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Buxom Beauty Standard, Visit by Divorced Dad, and Gag Penis.