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Father of the Bride

1950·Movie
1h 32min·NR
76
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Big heart, funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Physical Comedy5

World

Everyday modern life and family

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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You're invited... to a hilarious wedding!

Proud father Stanley Banks remembers the day his daughter, Kay, got married. Starting when she announces her engagement through to the wedding itself, we learn of all the surprises and disasters along the way.
Classic Family ComedyWedding PlanningFather-Daughter RelationshipNostalgicHeartwarmingSituational HumorTimelessFeel-Good

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Where can I stream Father of the Bride legally?

Father of the Bride is included with a subscription to fuboTV and YouTube TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Father of the Bride worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 76). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Father of the Bride rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Father of the Bride?

1 h 32 min

Father of the Bride runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Father of the Bride?

Critics83
Audiences71

Not quite. Critics rate Father of the Bride higher (83) than audiences (71). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Father of the Bride in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

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

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Father of the Bride in 61 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.