Father of the Bride(1991)
Love is wonderful. Until it happens to your only daughter.
Father of the Bride Synopsis
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.
Father of the Bride (1991) is a comedy and romance film directed by Charles Shyer, released on December 20, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Kieran Culkin. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 1,551 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles Shyer
- Writers:
- Nancy Meyers, Charles Shyer, Albert Hackett
- Producers:
- Carol Baum, Nancy Meyers, Howard Rosenman
- Cinematographer:
- John Lindley
- Composer:
- Alan Silvestri
- Production:
- Touchstone Pictures, Sandollar Productions, Touchwood Pacific Partners 1
- Budget:
- $20,000,000
- Revenue:
- $89,325,780
- Status:
- Released
Father of the Bride (1991) Trailer
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Father of the Bride Cast & Crew
Main cast
Steve Martin
as George Banks
Diane Keaton
as Nina Banks
Kimberly Williams-Paisley
as Annie 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
Kate McGregor-Stewart
as Joanna MacKenzie
Carmen Hayward
as Grace
April Ortiz
as Olivia
- Mina Vasquez
Mina Vasquez
as Marta
Key crew
Directed by Charles Shyer, written by Nancy Meyers, Charles Shyer and Albert Hackett, produced by Carol Baum, Nancy Meyers and Howard Rosenman.
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Father of the Bride Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 1,551 ratings.
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Father of the Bride – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Father of the Bride online?
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Father of the Bride (1991) is available to stream on Disney Plus, Hulu, YouTube TV and TBS, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Father of the Bride?
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The main cast of Father of the Bride (1991) includes Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Kieran Culkin and George Newbern. The film was directed by Charles Shyer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Father of the Bride released?
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Father of the Bride was released on December 20, 1991 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Father of the Bride worth watching?
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Father of the Bride (1991) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 1,551 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Father of the Bride?
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Yes. The official Father of the Bride trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.