Father of the Bride 1991
“Love is wonderful. Until it happens to your only daughter.”
What is Father of the Bride?
Father of the Bride is a 1991 film centered on the life of an ordinary, middle-class man named George Banks. The story follows George as he navigates the emotional challenges of his twenty-two-year-old daughter, Annie, announcing her decision to marry a man from an upper-class family.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1991
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 105 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 20, 1991
- Studios
- Touchstone Pictures, Sandollar Productions, Touchwood Pacific Partners 1
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
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Overview
Father of the Bride is a 1991 film centered on the life of an ordinary, middle-class man named George Banks. The story follows George as he navigates the emotional challenges of his twenty-two-year-old daughter, Annie, announcing her decision to marry a man from an upper-class family. While George struggles to envision his life without his daughter, his wife attempts to encourage him to be happy for Annie. The situation grows increasingly complicated for George as the wedding preparations move into their own home. Tensions rise further when a foreign wedding planner arrives to take control of the ceremony. These mounting pressures lead George to experience a period of becoming slightly insane as he deals with the significant changes occurring within his family. The narrative explores the personal difficulties and domestic upheaval that accompany the transition of a father watching his child prepare for marriage. The film documents his internal conflict and the external chaos that unfolds during the planning of the event.
Should you watch it?
“A middle-class father struggles to accept his twenty-two-year-old daughter's upcoming marriage.”
- relatable family dynamics
- humorous wedding planning chaos
- minor character stress
- overwhelming event planning
Watch it if you enjoy lighthearted romantic comedies about family milestones.
The film contains comedic elements depicting a father's stress over his daughter's wedding.
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What is the film's genre?
The film is categorized as comedy and romance.
Who is the main character?
The main character is George Banks, an ordinary, middle-class man.
What major life event happens to the daughter?
His twenty-two-year-old daughter Annie decides to marry a man from an upper-class family.
Where does the wedding take place?
The wedding takes place at their home.
Who takes over the ceremony?
A foreign wedding planner takes over the ceremony.