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Son of the Bride

2001·Movie
2h 3min·R
78
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Catharsis8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Family, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

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.
Argentinian CinemaFamily DramaMidlife CrisisRomantic RelationshipsCharacter-DrivenEmotional JourneyNostalgic ThemesRedemption

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Son of the Bride

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Where can I stream Son of the Bride legally?

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Is Son of the Bride worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Son of the Bride rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is Son of the Bride?

2 h 3 min

Son of the Bride runs 2 h 3 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Son of the Bride?

Critics77
Audiences81

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 81 out of 100, so both groups see Son of the Bride much the same way.

What language is Son of the Bride in?

Spanish

It was made in Spanish. Produced in Argentina, Spain.

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

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Son of the Bride in 33 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Son of the Bride, including Buxom Beauty Standard, Visit by Divorced Dad, Gag Penis.