Father of the Bride (1991)
Movie Details:
| Based on | Father of the Bride (1950 film) by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett Father of the Bride (1949 novel) by Edward Streeter |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genres | Comedy, Family, Romance |
| Release date | December 20, 1991 |
| Running time | 1hr 45min |
| Age rating | PG |
| Starring | Steve Martin Diane Keaton Kimberly Williams Martin Short |
| Directed by | Charles Shyer |
| Screenplay by | Frances Goodrich Albert Hackett Nancy Meyers Charles Shyer |
| Produced by | Carol Baum Nancy Meyers Howard Rosenman |
| Cinematography by | John Lindley |
| Edited by | Richard Marks |
| Music by | Alan Silvestri |
| Production Company | Touchstone Pictures Sandollar Productions |
| Distributor | Buena Vista Pictures Distribution |
Cast & Characters:
- Steve Martin as George Stanley Banks
- Diane Keaton as Nina Banks, George’s wife
- Martin Short as Franck Eggelhoffer
- Kimberly Williams as Annie Banks, George & Nina’s daughter
- Amy Young as 12-year-old Annie
- Sarah Rose Karr as 7-year-old Annie
- Marissa Lefton as 3-year-old Annie
- George Newbern as Bryan MacKenzie, Annie’s husband
- Kieran Culkin as Matty Banks, George & Nina’s son
- BD Wong as Howard Weinstein, Franck’s assistant
- Peter Michael Goetz as John MacKenzie, Bryan’s father
- Kate McGregor-Stewart as Joanna MacKenzie, Bryan’s mother
- Richard Portnow as Al
- David Pasquesi as Hanck
- Chauncey Leopardi as Cameron
- Ira Heiden as Supermarket Stock Boy
- Eugene Levy as Singer at the audition
- Tom Irish as Bob Banks, George’s father
Storyline:
The film stars Steve Martin as George Banks, a businessman who becomes flustered as he and his family prepare for his daughter’s wedding. Alongside him, Diane Keaton plays his wife, while Kimberly Williams makes her film debut as their daughter, and Martin Short portrays the eccentric wedding planner.
About Movie:
Father of the Bride is an American romantic comedy film directed by Charles Shyer. The screenplay was co-written by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Nancy Meyers, and Charles Shyer. It is a remake of the 1950 film of the same name and is based on the 1949 novel by Edward Streeter.
Father of the Bride opened to positive reviews and became a box office success. Its humor and relatable themes resonated with audiences, leading to a sequel, Father of the Bride Part II, released in 1995. The film marked the second collaboration between Nancy Meyers and Diane Keaton, following Baby Boom (1987), with two more films following.
The film remains a beloved classic in the romantic comedy genre, known for its heartwarming portrayal of family dynamics and the comedic challenges of wedding planning.
Budget & Box Office Collection:
| Budget | $20 million |
| Domestic Collection | $89,325,780 |
| Worldwide Collection | $89,325,780 |