Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- breezy
- lazy sunday
- family movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the remake pleasantly enjoyable and well crafted, with Steve Martin and Martin Short’s performances providing much of its charm despite comparisons unfavorably to the original.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
An extravagant wedding generates mounting comic complications for George, Nina, Annie, and the hired planner Franck Eggelhoffer.
George remains emotionally attached to Annie as his little girl while confronting her adulthood and marriage.
Annie’s engagement forces George and Nina to adapt to their daughter’s independence and future family.
The critical reception specifically highlights Martin’s frenzied antics, tuxedo mishap, and Tom Jones imitation.
Films like Father of the Bride, and why
Father of the Bride
shared warm family comedy, wedding-centered romance, and anxious parent perspective
The Wedding Planner
shared wedding-planning chaos, ensemble comedy, and affectionate domestic relationships
My Big Fat Greek Wedding
shared intergenerational family humor, romantic comedy, and emotionally reassuring tone
The Parent Trap
shared parent-child transition, wedding comedy, and gentle mainstream sentiment
Movie Details
- Director
- Charles Shyer
- Release Date
- 1991-12-20
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (1561)
Cast
- Steve Martin
- Diane Keaton
- Kimberly Williams-Paisley
- Kieran Culkin
- George Newbern
- Martin Short
- BD Wong
- Peter Michael Goetz
- Kate McGregor-Stewart
- Carmen Hayward
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Hulu, Disney Plus, YouTube TV
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Father of the Bride about?
- A nervous Los Angeles father tries to survive his daughter’s lavish wedding while learning to accept that she is no longer a child.
- What is Father of the Bride like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Father of the Bride as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Father of the Bride violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Father of the Bride.
- What did critics think of Father of the Bride?
- Critics broadly found the remake pleasantly enjoyable and well crafted, with Steve Martin and Martin Short’s performances providing much of its charm despite comparisons unfavorably to the original.
- Which films are like Father of the Bride?
- Films with a similar feel include Father of the Bride, The Wedding Planner, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, and The Parent Trap.
- How long is Father of the Bride?
- Father of the Bride runs 105 minutes.
- Where can I watch Father of the Bride?
- In United States, Father of the Bride streams on Hulu, Disney Plus, YouTube TV.
