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Father of the Bride

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Father of the Bride (1991)

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Reviews Counted:30

Fresh:20

Rotten:10

Average Rating:5.6/10

Runtime: 1 hr 45 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: This remake of the 1950 classic, "Father of the Bride," places even more emphasis on the comedic aspects of planning a wedding. While worrying about his daughter's increasingly more elaborate and... This remake of the 1950 classic, "Father of the Bride," places even more emphasis on the comedic aspects of planning a wedding. While worrying about his daughter's increasingly more elaborate and expensive wedding, a California shoe manufacturer frets about his prospective son-in-law's suitability and his changing relationship with his beloved daughter. [More]

Starring: Steve Martin, Martin Short, Diane Keaton, Kimberly Williams

Starring: Steve Martin, Martin Short, Diane Keaton, Kimberly Williams, Kieran Culkin

Director: Charles Shyer

Director: Charles Shyer
Screenwriter: Nancy Meyers

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12/08/05
Liam Cullin
Liam Cullin
Empire Movies

It is an adorable little film that has not lost its spark in the past fifteen years.

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09/28/05
Kevin Carr
Kevin Carr
7M Pictures
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09/26/05
Nikki Tranter
Nikki Tranter
PopMatters
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07/31/05
Rusty White
Rusty White
Entertainment Insiders

... a great family film for people of all ages that does justice to the original ...

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07/07/05
Scott Wyatt
Scott Wyatt
Trades

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07/05/05
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06/18/05
Michael Sheridan
Michael Sheridan
Tail Slate

Some parts were sweet without being sugary even in 1991, and they're still as sweet today.

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06/14/05
Tony Whitt
Tony Whitt
Now Playing Magazine
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06/08/05
Nate Meyers
Nate Meyers
digitallyOBSESSED.com

While it tries too hard to be poignant and meaningful, it remains a heartwarming reminder of Hollywood's earlier days of happily-ever-after. (15th Anniversary Edition)

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06/07/05
John J. Puccio
John J. Puccio
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01/24/04
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12/10/01
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Aaron Beierle
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Latest News for Father of the Bride

April 01, 2008: Steve Martin and Diane Keaton Are One Big Happy
Steve Martin and Diane Keaton, whose chemistry helped propel Father of the Bride and Father of the Bride Part II to the top of the box office, are reuniting onscreen. More...

November 02, 2005: Hoffman & Shyer Sign on for "Less"
Variety reports that director Charles Shyer has been tapped to direct the Dustin Hoffman comedy "Father Knows Less" for New Line. And if you're even a little familiar... More...

October 28, 2005: Jack Black Joins Kate & Cameron's "Holiday"
According to Variety, funnyman Jack Black has signed on to co-star alongside Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz in Columbia Pictures' "Holiday," which is a romantic comedy... More...

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