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Long Live the Bride and Groom (1970): cast, story & where to watch

1970 · Film · ★ 5.8

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Released in 1970, Long Live the Bride and Groom is a comedy film directed by Luis García Berlanga, running about 83 minutes.

What it’s about. Leo Pozas, native from Burgos and high bank clerk, arrives to a town on the Costa Brava, with his mother to marry Loli. Unexpectedly, Leo's mother died. This may mean the suspension of the wedding, a year of mourning and, perhaps, another relief, so that Leo and Loli hide the corpse of the old betrothal until after the wedding...

Who’s in it. Long Live the Bride and Groom stars José Luis López Vázquez as Leonardo Pozas, Laly Soldevila as Loli, José María Prada as Pepito and Manuel Alexandre as Carlos, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Long Live the Bride and Groom has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Long Live the Bride and Groom page.

If you liked it. Fans of Long Live the Bride and Groom tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Long Live the Bride and Groom (1970)?
In US, Long Live the Bride and Groom is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Long Live the Bride and Groom worth watching?
Long Live the Bride and Groom holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Long Live the Bride and Groom?
Long Live the Bride and Groom stars José Luis López Vázquez, Laly Soldevila, José María Prada, Manuel Alexandre and Luis Ciges.
When was Long Live the Bride and Groom released?
Long Live the Bride and Groom was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.