Betsy's Wedding (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1990, Betsy's Wedding is a comedy film directed by Alan Alda, running about 94 minutes. “The wedding picture doesn't always tell the real story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Offbeat fashion student Betsy Hopper and her straight-laced investment-banker fiancé Jake Lovell just want an intimate little wedding reception, but Betsy's father Eddie, a Long Island construction contractor, feels so threatened by Jake's rich WASP parents that he blows the ceremony up into a bank-breaking showpiece, sending his wife Lola into a financial panic.
Who’s in it. Betsy's Wedding stars Alan Alda as Eddie Hopper, Molly Ringwald as Betsy Hopper, Joe Pesci as Oscar Henner and Catherine O'Hara as Gloria Henner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Betsy's Wedding has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $19.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Betsy's Wedding page.
If you liked it. Fans of Betsy's Wedding tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Betsy's Wedding (1990)?
- In US, Betsy's Wedding is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Betsy's Wedding worth watching?
- Betsy's Wedding holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Betsy's Wedding?
- Betsy's Wedding stars Alan Alda, Molly Ringwald, Joe Pesci, Catherine O'Hara and Ally Sheedy.
- When was Betsy's Wedding released?
- Betsy's Wedding was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.