Father of the Bride
1950 · Movie · NR · 92 min · ★ 7.0 · 83% critics
A proud father looks back on his daughter’s wedding journey, from the moment she announces her engagement to the day of the ceremony. Along the way, the family faces escalating surprises, misunderstandings, and wedding-day problems that keep the preparations in constant chaos.
Based on Father of the Bride
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Details
- Years
- 1950
- Release date
- 1950-05-18
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 92 min
- Critic score
- 83/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10 (231 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you like warm, old-fashioned wedding mishaps and a grumpy father’s point of view, like The Pirate or The Long, Long Trailer; Not for you if you want sharp, modern edge or nonstop laughs.
Pros: charming family humor; great lead performance; classic wedding chaos | Cons: uneven comedy level; feels long; dated vibe
Themes
- marriage
- engagement
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1951 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Picture · 1951 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Actor · 1951 · nominated
Cast & crew
Spencer Tracy
as Stanley T. Banks
Joan Bennett
as Ellie Banks
Elizabeth Taylor
as Kay Banks
Don Taylor
as Buckley Dunstan
Billie Burke
as Doris Dunstan
Leo G. Carroll
as Mr. Massoula
Moroni Olsen
as Herbert Dunstan
Melville Cooper
as Mr. Tringle
Taylor Holmes
as Warner
Paul Harvey
as Reverend Galsworthy
Directed by Vincente Minnelli