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Father of the Bride

2022·Movie
1h 58min·PG-13
63
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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle4
  • Tension3

Heart

Uplifting and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Hopefulness9
  • Wholesome8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Family and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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Love is simple. Family is not.

A father comes to grips with his daughter’s upcoming wedding through the prism of multiple relationships within a big, sprawling Cuban-American family.
Family-CentricFeel-Good ComedyCuban-American CultureWedding CelebrationHeartwarmingRelationship DynamicsLight-heartedModern Take

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Father of the Bride legally?

Father of the Bride is included with a subscription to HBO Max 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?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Father of the Bride rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Father of the Bride?

1 h 58 min

Father of the Bride runs 1 h 58 min.

Is Father of the Bride based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Father of the Bride?

Critics73
Audiences52

Not quite. Critics rate Father of the Bride higher (73) than audiences (52). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Father of the Bride in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. 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 95 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.