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Father of the Bride

1950Movie1 h 32 minNR

76
GreatGoodWatch score

A heartwarming, uplifting comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Classic Family Comedy
  • Wedding Planning
  • Father-Daughter Relationship
  • Nostalgic
  • Heartwarming
  • Situational Humor
  • Timeless
  • Feel-Good

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Produced by
Pandro S. Berman

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Facts

May 18, 1950 · 1 h 32 min · NR

Released
May 18, 1950
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Romance, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
61 countries

Q&A

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

Questions about Father of the Bride

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Where can I stream Father of the Bride?

In the United States, Father of the Bride streams on fuboTV and YouTube TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Father of the Bride worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 76). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (71).

Is there a sequel to Father of the Bride?

  1. Father of the Bride (1950)
  2. Father's Little Dividend (1951)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Father's Little Dividend (1951).

Is Father of the Bride okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Father of the Bride make me laugh?

Funny

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

Is Father of the Bride good for date night?

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