Father of the Bride (1991 film)
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Father of the Bride is a 1991 American romantic comedy film starring Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, Kimberly Williams (in her film debut), Kieran Culkin, and Martin Short. It is a remake of the 1950 film of the same name. Martin portrays George Banks, a businessman who becomes flustered while he and his family prepare for his daughter's marriage. The film opened to positive reviews, and became a box office success. With its success, a sequel, Father of the Bride Part II, was released in 1995. This was Nancy Meyers and Keaton's second of five films together, the first being Baby Boom (1987); the others were Father of the Bride Part II, Something's Gotta Give (2003) and Father of the Bride Part 3(ish) (2020).
Infobox
Directed by
Charles Shyer
Screenplay by
Frances GoodrichAlbert HackettNancy MeyersCharles Shyer
Based on
mw- Father of the Bride1950 filmby Frances GoodrichAlbert Hackett Father of the Bride1949 novelby Edward Streeter
Produced by
Carol BaumNancy MeyersHoward Rosenman
Starring
Steve Martin Diane Keaton Kimberly Williams Martin Short
Cinematography
John Lindley
Edited by
Richard Marks
Music by
Alan Silvestri
Productioncompanies
Touchstone Pictures Sandollar Productions
Distributed by
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
Release date
December 20, 1991 (1991-12-20)
Running time
105 minutes
Country
United States
Language
English
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$129 million
Tables
Accolades received by Father of the Bride · Reception › Accolades
American Comedy Awards
American Comedy Awards
Award
American Comedy Awards
Date of ceremony
February 2, 1992
Category
Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
Recipient(s)
Martin Short
Result
Nominated
BMI Film & TV Awards
BMI Film & TV Awards
Award
BMI Film & TV Awards
Date of ceremony
May 3, 1992
Category
Film Music Award
Recipient(s)
Alan Silvestri
Result
Won
Chicago Film Critics Association Awards
Chicago Film Critics Association Awards
Award
Chicago Film Critics Association Awards
Date of ceremony
March 5, 1992
Category
Most Promising Actress
Recipient(s)
Kimberly Williams
Result
Nominated
MTV Movie Awards
MTV Movie Awards
Award
MTV Movie Awards
Date of ceremony
June 10, 1992
Category
Best Breakthrough Performance
Recipient(s)
Kimberly Williams
Result
Nominated
Best Comedic Performance
Best Comedic Performance
Award
Best Comedic Performance
Date of ceremony
Steve Martin
Category
Nominated
Young Artist Awards
Young Artist Awards
Award
Young Artist Awards
Date of ceremony
January 16, 1993
Category
Best Young Actor Co-Starring in a Motion Picture
Recipient(s)
Kieran Culkin
Result
Nominated
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
| American Comedy Awards | February 2, 1992 | Funniest Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture | Martin Short | Nominated | |
| BMI Film & TV Awards | May 3, 1992 | Film Music Award | Alan Silvestri | Won | |
| Chicago Film Critics Association Awards | March 5, 1992 | Most Promising Actress | Kimberly Williams | Nominated | |
| MTV Movie Awards | June 10, 1992 | Best Breakthrough Performance | Kimberly Williams | Nominated | |
| Best Comedic Performance | Steve Martin | Nominated | |||
| Young Artist Awards | January 16, 1993 | Best Young Actor Co-Starring in a Motion Picture | Kieran Culkin | Nominated |
References
- Father of the Bridehttps://web.archive.org/web/20120829132137/http://www.bbfc.co.uk/AFF063504/
- Father of the Bride at Box Office Mojohttps://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=fatherofthebride.htm
- Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1992-05-21-fi-475-story.html
- Indie Film Hustle podcasthttps://indiefilmhustle.com/charles-shyer/
- Apple Music (US)https://music.apple.com/us/album/father-of-the-bride-music-from-the-motion-picture/1440650279
- Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1991-12-30-ca-1016-story.html
- Variety
- "Father of the Bride (1991)"https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1037864-father_of_the_bride/
- Metacritichttps://www.metacritic.com/movie/father-of-the-bride
- "Find CinemaScore"https://www.cinemascore.com
- "Father of the Bride :: rogerebert.com :: Reviews"https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/father-of-the-bride-1991
- The Washington Posthttps://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/longterm/movies/videos/fatherofthebridepghowe_a0ae8e.htm
- The Washington Posthttps://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/style/longterm/movies/videos/fatherofthebridepghinson_a0a728.htm
- Empirehttps://www.nytimes.com/1991/12/20/movies/review-film-pre-wedding-jitters-mostly-dad-s.html
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/1990/film/reviews/father-of-the-bride-2-1200428920/
- Empirehttps://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/father-bride-review/
- Entertainment Weeklyhttps://ew.com/article/1991/12/20/father-bride/
- The Hollywood Reporterhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/father-bride-review-1991-movie-957871/
- Timehttps://time.com/archive/6719286/santa-leaves-a-six-pack/
- bmi.comhttps://www.bmi.com/news/entry/alan-silvestri-to-be-named-bmi-icon-at-2017-bmi-film-tv-visual-media-awards
- chicagofilmcritics.orghttps://web.archive.org/web/20150822153706/http://www.chicagofilmcritics.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=49&Itemid=59
- The A.V. Clubhttps://www.avclub.com/film/reviews/1992-mtv-movie-awards-1992
- Reel Winnershttps://archive.org/details/reelwinnersmovie0000crou/page/42
- The Hollywood Reporterhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/disney-planning-muppets-reboot-streaming-service-1086800
- Deadlinehttps://deadline.com/2020/09/father-of-the-bride-remake-latinx-family-matt-lopez-writer-1234583161/