Father of the Bride

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Father of the Bride

PG

1991

1h 45m

Comedy

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George Banks (Steve Martin) and his wife, Nina (Diane Keaton), are the proud parents of Annie (Kimberly Williams), but when she returns from studying abroad and announces that she's engaged, their whole world turns upside down, especially that of overprotective George. From meeting the in-laws to wedding plans with an over-the-top consultant (Martin Short) and his flamboyant assistant (B.D. Wong), it seems as if the troubles never end in this update of the classic Spencer Tracy comedy.

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Critics Consensus

While it doesn't quite hit the heights of the original, this remake of the 1950 classic is pleasantly enjoyable, thanks in large part to winning performances from Steve Martin and Martin Short.

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Henry Sheehan

The Hollywood Reporter

The film's sole dramatic preoccupations are with broad physical comedy and unrealistically offbeat characterizations; a few moments of nominal pathos are really just structural pauses in the joke series.

Dec 20, 2016

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Richard Corliss

TIME Magazine

Neither the '90s nor the husband-wife team of Nancy Meyers and Charles Shyer (they wrote the new version, she co-produced, he directed) can match the original film's grace or wit.

May 23, 2011

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Empire Magazine

The film does work, but not quite as well as the Hepburn-Tracy classic that it seeks to replace. Mildly amusing.

Rated: 3/5

May 23, 2011

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Mike Davies

Birmingham Post

Despite the cliches, shameless sentimentality and rampant unsubtlety, it’s an engagingly enjoyable comedy tear-jerker.

Apr 13, 2022

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Rachel Wagner

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My favorite performance from Steve Martin especially the scene where he flips out over hot dogs

Nov 27, 2020

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Malcolm Johnson

Hartford Courant

Beyond its personally threatening nature, and its unnerving idea about laying out a life's hoardings for a single unrewarding day, this new version of the romantic comedy first filmed by Vincente Minnelli in 1950 feels false.

Jun 5, 2018

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Deborah S

I remember loving this movie when growing up, decided to rewatch it and have way more appreciation of it as an adult. Is it cliché? Yes. But that doesn’t deter from the charm, wit and overall warmness that is achieved by characters and the story. So enjoyable.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/21/25

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Natasha R

Very endearing. I saw it in the 90's and it had some nostalgia for me. I do find myself wondering how well it would be received in the 2020's for people who have never seen it before.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/01/25

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HameZz O

I'm guessing that most daughters will like this movie

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/20/25

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waffle w

beautiful movie with emmaculate vibes. light hearted, yet touching.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/09/25

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Stephen C

What the **** were you all thinking?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $89,100,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

06/20/25

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Andrea S

Pales by comparison by miles to the original. But no one should be surprised that Spencer Tracy totally outshines Steve Martin in his version of the leading role. This remake relies upon too much silliness in its attempt to compete with the original. IMO, Martin Short's character was annoying and a new addition that the original did not need as Spencer Tracy needed no help to get his message across as the disgruntled father balking at the expenses of a catered wedding. The original was nuanced and sophisticated comedically but hit the mark every time, whereas this newer version dumbed it down but sadly not surprising nowadays.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

05/05/25

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Charles Shyer

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Steve Martin

George Stanley Banks

Diane Keaton

Nina Banks

Kimberly Williams-Paisley

Annie Banks

Kieran Culkin

Matty Banks

George Newbern

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Synopsis

George Banks (Steve Martin) and his wife, Nina (Diane Keaton), are the proud parents of Annie (Kimberly Williams), but when she returns from studying abroad and announces that she's engaged, their whole world turns upside down, especially that of overprotective George. From meeting the in-laws to wedding plans with an over-the-top consultant (Martin Short) and his flamboyant assistant (B.D. Wong), it seems as if the troubles never end in this update of the classic Spencer Tracy comedy.

Director: Charles Shyer
Producer: Howard Rosenman, Nancy Meyers, Carol Baum
Screenwriter: Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Nancy Meyers, Charles Shyer
Distributor: Touchstone Pictures, Buena Vista Pictures
Production Co: Touchstone Pictures
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 20, 1991, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 13, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $89.1M
Runtime: 1h 45m
Sound Mix: Surround

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