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Father of the Bride

1991, Movie, 1h 45min

George Banks is an ordinary, middle-class man whose 22 year-old daughter Annie has decided to marry a man from an upper-class family, but George can't think of what life would be like without his daughter. His wife tries to make him happy for Annie, but when the wedding takes place at their home and a foreign wedding planner takes over the ceremony, he becomes slightly insane.

Country: United States

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Critic Joanna Berrry

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George and Nina Banks have a near idyllic life, until their eldest daughter, Annie, comes home from college and announces that she is engaged to be married.

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"Father of the Bride" is a heartwarming and hilarious comedy about George Banks (Steve Martin), a well-meaning but befuddled father, who struggles to come to terms with his daughter Annie's (Kimberly Williams) unexpected engagement to Bryan MacKenzie (Brian Benben). As George tries to navigate the ups and downs of wedding planning, he finds himself at odds with Bryan's wealthy and eccentric family, particularly the outrageous wedding coordinator Franck Eggelhoffer (Martin Short). Despite the chaos and misunderstandings, George ultimately learns to let go of his daughter and embrace her new family. With a talented cast, including Diane Keaton as George's patient wife Nina, this film is a timeless classic that will leave you smiling.

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You can stream Father of the Bride on: Disney+

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