Father of the Bride1950Father of the Bride
1950
Stanley Banks recounts the ordeal of his daughter Kay's engagement and wedding. There's the shock of losing her, meeting the in-laws, and a ceremony that grows larger and costlier by the week.
The default: films the whole family can watch together; any scary or intense moments for the littlest viewers are flagged in the Context Notes.
Why it’s here
A father's love and worry as his daughter marries; marriage treated as both joyful and serious. Spencer Tracy's best comic role.
Context notes
For parents, before you press play.
Stanley gets tipsy at the in-laws' and the young couple quarrel and nearly call it off before making up, both played gently for comedy. Pipe and cigarette smoking.
Father of the Bride (1950)
Discussion questions
When the credits end, go around the room. Each person gives the film a score out of ten and says why.
- Why was Stanley so worried?
- What did Stanley remember about Kay as a little girl?
- Why did Kay and Buckley argue?
- What was the funniest part of the wedding?
Content advisory
Common Sense Media 9+: the father gets slightly drunk; pipe and cigarette smoking.
Trailer
Best edition
The disc comes first.
Father of the Bride Blu-ray (Warner Archive Collection)
Blu-ray · May 10, 2016
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Where to stream
Streaming services are not listed yet. When they are, this note stays secondary to the disc.