Father of the Bride (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1950, Father of the Bride is a comedy, drama, family and romance film directed by Vincente Minnelli, running about 92 minutes. “You're invited... to a hilarious wedding!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Proud father Stanley Banks remembers the day his daughter, Kay, got married. Starting when she announces her engagement through to the wedding itself, we learn of all the surprises and disasters along the way.
Who’s in it. Father of the Bride stars Spencer Tracy as Stanley T. Banks, Joan Bennett as Ellie Banks, Elizabeth Taylor as Kay Banks and Don Taylor as Buckley Dunstan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Father of the Bride has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM and 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 Father of the Bride page.
If you liked it. Fans of Father of the Bride tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Father of the Bride (1950)?
- In US, Father of the Bride is available to stream on TCM, and 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 Father of the Bride worth watching?
- Father of the Bride holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, family and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Father of the Bride?
- Father of the Bride stars Spencer Tracy, Joan Bennett, Elizabeth Taylor, Don Taylor and Billie Burke.
- When was Father of the Bride released?
- Father of the Bride was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.