Father of the Bride
1950, English. Directed by Vincente Minnelli.
You're invited... to a hilarious wedding!
Proud father Stanley Banks remembers the day his daughter, Kay, got married. Starting when she announces her engagement through to the wedding itself, we learn of all the surprises and disasters along the way.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 248 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Father of the Bride
Father of the Bride isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Father of the Bride (Spencer Tracy): watch order
Cast & crew
- Vincente MinnelliDirector
- Spencer TracyStanley T. Banks
- Joan BennettEllie Banks
- Elizabeth TaylorKay Banks
- Don TaylorBuckley Dunstan
- Billie BurkeDoris Dunstan
- Leo G. CarrollMr. Massoula
- Moroni OlsenHerbert Dunstan
- Melville CooperMr. Tringle
- Taylor HolmesWarner
- Paul HarveyReverend Galsworthy
- Frank OrthJoe
- Russ TamblynTommy Banks
Details
- Released
- 18 May 1950
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett
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What Father of the Bride is based on
Father of the Bride is based on Father of the Bride (1949) by Edward Streeter.
1949
Father of the Bride
By Edward Streeter
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Father of the Bride: quick answers
What comes after Father of the Bride?
Next in the series: Father's Little Dividend (1951).
Is Father of the Bride worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 248 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Father of the Bride?
Father of the Bride runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does Father of the Bride have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Father of the Bride. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Father of the Bride parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Father of the Bride is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Father of the Bride on?
Father of the Bride isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Father of the Bride?
If you liked Father of the Bride, try Why Did I Get Married Again?, Enemies, a Love Story, Love Accidentally.
Who directed Father of the Bride?
Father of the Bride (1950) was directed by Vincente Minnelli and stars Spencer Tracy, Joan Bennett, Elizabeth Taylor.
What is Father of the Bride based on?
Father of the Bride is based on Father of the Bride (1949) by Edward Streeter.