The Wedding Singer's Daughter (2018): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2018, The Wedding Singer's Daughter is a drama film directed by Haifaa al-Mansour, running about 8 minutes.

What it’s about. It's nighttime in 1980s Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Glittery and glamorous heels climb out of cars. Women shrouded in traditional black abayas make their way into a wedding hall. There, they reveal what's underneath: dazzling dresses and wild hair. Their true selves set free, unseen by male gaze. There are strict segregation rules in Saudi weddings. All eyes and ears are on the wedding singer, until the electricity cuts out suddenly. "This is the worst wedding singer ever," guests mutter, condescendingly. Will the young daughter manage to save her mother's dignity?

Who’s in it. The Wedding Singer's Daughter stars Haylie Niemann as Wedding Singer's Daughter, Rotana Tarabzouni as Wedding Singer, Adam Niemann as Rashid and Arsi Nami as Abdul Aziz / Musician, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Wedding Singer's Daughter sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wedding Singer's Daughter page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Wedding Singer's Daughter tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.