Father of the Bride (1991) movie poster

Father of the Bride (1991)

"Love is wonderful. Until it happens to your only daughter."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 82%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 61% (RT: 71%, MC: 51) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyRomance

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Director
Runtime
1h 45m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.5/10 (1,475 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
71%
Metacritic
51
Cast
Steve Martin as George Banks
Diane Keaton as Nina Banks
Kieran Culkin as Matty Banks
George Newbern as Bryan MacKenzie
Martin Short as Franck Eggelhoffer
BD Wong as Howard Weinstein
Peter Michael Goetz as John MacKenzie
Most people think so. 82% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,475 votes. Critics scored it lower at 61%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
George Banks is an ordinary, middle-class man whose 22 year-old daughter Annie has decided to marry a man from an upper-class family, but George can't think of what life would be like without his daughter. His wife tries to make him happy for Annie, but when the wedding takes place at their home and a foreign wedding planner takes over the ceremony, he becomes slightly insane. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated comedy films of 1991 among dedicated fans.
  • Steve Martin spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
Audience Consensus

Father of the Bride is a 1991 comedy, romance film directed by Charles Shyer. George Banks is an ordinary, middle-class man whose 22 year-old daughter Annie has decided to marry a man from an upper-class family, but George can't think of what life would be like without his daughter. His wife tries to make him happy for Annie, but when the wedding takes place at their home and a foreign wedding planner takes over the ceremony, he becomes slightly insane.

The film has been rated by 1,475 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, Father of the Bride delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Father of the Bride (1991) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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