Father's Little Dividend1951Father's Little Dividend
1951
Stanley Banks has barely recovered from paying for his daughter's wedding when Kay and Buckley announce they are expecting a baby. Stanley isn't ready to be a grandfather.
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
The sequel to Father of the Bride: a reluctant grandfather learns to welcome a grandchild, and a baby is treated as a gift.
Context notes
For parents, before you press play.
Kay quarrels with her husband and runs home to her parents, which is quickly resolved; pregnancy and childbirth are discussed gently. Nothing else of note.
Father's Little Dividend (1951)
Discussion questions
When the credits end, go around the room. Each person gives the film a score out of ten and says why.
- Why didn't Stanley want to be a grandfather?
- What happened in the park?
- Why did Kay come home?
- How did Stanley feel at the end?
Content advisory
IMDb parents guide (via WebSearch): no swearing, violence, or drug use; themes of pregnancy and family conflict.
Trailer
Best edition
The disc comes first.
Father's Little Dividend Blu-ray (Warner Archive Collection)
Blu-ray · August 29, 2023
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Where to stream
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