Father's Little Dividend (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1951, Father's Little Dividend is a comedy and romance film directed by Vincente Minnelli, running about 82 minutes. “Funnier than "Father of the Bride!"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this sequel to Father of the Bride, newly married Kay Dunstan announces that she and her husband are going to have a baby, leaving her father having to come to grips with the fact that he will soon be a granddad.
Who’s in it. Father's Little Dividend stars Spencer Tracy as Stanley Banks, Joan Bennett as Ellie Banks, Elizabeth Taylor as Kay Dunstan and Don Taylor as Buckley Dunstan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Father's Little Dividend has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Brew and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Father's Little Dividend page.
If you liked it. Fans of Father's Little Dividend tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Father's Little Dividend (1951)?
- In US, Father's Little Dividend is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Brew. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Father's Little Dividend worth watching?
- Father's Little Dividend holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Father's Little Dividend?
- Father's Little Dividend stars Spencer Tracy, Joan Bennett, Elizabeth Taylor, Don Taylor and Billie Burke.
- When was Father's Little Dividend released?
- Father's Little Dividend was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.