Betsy's Wedding(1990)
The wedding picture doesn't always tell the real story.
Betsy's Wedding Synopsis
Offbeat fashion student Betsy Hopper and her straight-laced investment-banker fiancé Jake Lovell just want an intimate little wedding reception, but Betsy's father Eddie, a Long Island construction contractor, feels so threatened by Jake's rich WASP parents that he blows the ceremony up into a bank-breaking showpiece, sending his wife Lola into a financial panic.
Betsy's Wedding (1990) is a comedy and romance film directed by Alan Alda, released on June 22, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Alan Alda, Joey Bishop, Madeline Kahn and Anthony LaPaglia. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 54 ratings.
- Director:
- Alan Alda
- Writers:
- Alan Alda
- Producers:
- Louis A. Stroller, Martin Bregman
- Cinematographer:
- Kelvin Pike
- Composer:
- Bruce Broughton
- Production:
- Betsy's Wedding, Touchstone Pictures, Silver Screen Partners IV, Martin Bregman Productions
- Revenue:
- $19,740,070
- Status:
- Released
Betsy's Wedding (1990) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Betsy's Wedding before you stream it.
Betsy's Wedding Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alan Alda
as Eddie Hopper
Joey Bishop
as Eddie's Father
Madeline Kahn
as Lola Hopper
Anthony LaPaglia
as Stevie Dee
Catherine O'Hara
as Gloria Henner
Joe Pesci
as Oscar Henner
Molly Ringwald
as Betsy Hopper
Ally Sheedy
as Connie Hopper
Burt Young
as Georgie
Julie Bovasso
as Grandma
Nicolas Coster
as Harry Lovell
Bibi Besch
as Nancy Lovell
Key crew
Directed by Alan Alda, written by Alan Alda, produced by Louis A. Stroller and Martin Bregman.
Explore more Comedy titles
Betsy's Wedding Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 54 ratings.
You may also like
You're Cordially Invited
2025
Bachelor Party
1984
My Sassy Girl
2008
The Out-Laws
2023
The Wedding Year
2019
¿Quieres ser mi hijo?
2023
The Wedding Ringer
2015
Splitsville
2025
Prizzi's Honor
1985
Sex Appeal
2022
72 HOURS
2026
American Wedding
2003
No Hard Feelings
2023
Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa
2013
The Wrong Missy
2020
Good Luck Chuck
2007
Bridesmaids
2011
Birthday Girl
2001
Trojan War
1997
Romance & Cigarettes
2005
Movies similar to Betsy's Wedding
Cauliflower Cupids
1970
Black Cat, White Cat
1998
Emma's Bliss
2006
Dressed to Kill
1928
Four Weddings and a Funeral
1994
Pulp Fiction
1994
The Mad Adventures of Rabbi Jacob
1973
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans
1927
The Marriage of Figaro
1961
You, Me and Dupree
2006
Russian Dolls
2005
Truckers Ride Again
1984
Unfinished Crime
1990
Meet the Parents
2000
Lawless Street
1971
Forces of Nature
1999
About Schmidt
2002
Addams Family Values
1993
Earth
1996
The Princess Bride
1987
Betsy's Wedding – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Betsy's Wedding online?
+
Betsy's Wedding (1990) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Betsy's Wedding?
+
The main cast of Betsy's Wedding (1990) includes Alan Alda, Joey Bishop, Madeline Kahn, Anthony LaPaglia and Catherine O'Hara. The film was directed by Alan Alda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Betsy's Wedding released?
+
Betsy's Wedding was released on June 22, 1990 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Betsy's Wedding worth watching?
+
Betsy's Wedding (1990) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 54 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 Betsy's Wedding?
+
Yes. The official Betsy's Wedding trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.