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Father of the Bride
1991 105 min United States of America PG 12+
★6.7
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director: Charles Shyer
🎭 Based on
«Father of the Bride»
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Description
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.
Budget:
$20M
US Gross:
$89.33M
Worldwide:
$89.33M
Starring
Steve Martin
Actor
Diane Keaton
Actor
Martin Short
Actor
Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 1992
— Breakthrough of the Year
MTV Movie & TV Awards 1992
— Best Comedy Performance
Key opinion
Father of the Bride is widely regarded as a warm, sincere, and enduring family comedy that captures the universal anxieties of parenthood. While some critics view the plot as traditional or formulaic, audiences consistently praise the film for its emotional resonance and the strong performances of its central cast.
| Acting | Steve Martin delivers a nuanced performance that perfectly balances physical comedy with the genuine, grumpy-to-loving anxieties of a father facing his daughter's departure. | |
| Acting | Diane Keaton is consistently praised for her restrained and dignified portrayal of a mother who acts as the essential emotional anchor for the family. | |
| Emotion | The film succeeds as a heartfelt exploration of the father-daughter bond and the inevitable, bittersweet nature of children growing up. | |
| Production | The production design and mise-en-scène provide a perfectly curated, warm 1990s aesthetic that enhances the film’s cozy atmosphere. | |
| Acting | Martin Short’s performance as the eccentric wedding planner is a standout, though opinions on the character's impact range from a delightful comic contrast to an over-the-top distraction. | |
| Originality | The narrative is viewed by many as a timeless template for wedding comedies, while others criticize its adherence to old-fashioned, predictable family tropes. |