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Father of the Bride

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    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 11.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Steve Martin's sweet-natured wedding weepy.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 11 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Good father-daughter relationship. Martin Short plays flamboyant gay stereotype.
  • Violence:

    Some pratfalls but no real violence. Martin's character pitches a fit in a grocery store, lands in jail.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Mythologizes the high-cost, over-the-top wedding as though it were a requirement.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Drinking at the wedding.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Father of the Bride

Parents need to know that Steve Martin's comic antics make this remake a sweet confection of a movie. Still, parents should know that this movie mythologizes the high-cost, over-the-top wedding as though it were a requirement for all -- the wedding industry does a fine job of that on its own. Martin Short's flamboyant character is funny, but an unfortunate gay stereotype at the same time.

Read our full review by Randy White

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why Steve Martin's character acts up the way he does. Why is it hard to let go when family members change? Also, do you think a wedding should cost that much? It may be helpful to explain to kids what big business the wedding industry really is. Do you think the father, per tradition here, should be the one footing the bill?

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Great for tweens and teens!

    LOVE IT! Not for under 11, but older will love it!I I know i did!

  2. I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Great mom & daughter movie for tweens on up

    Great movie! I can't believe I haven't watched this with my 11 year old daughter yet. The main character is a great role model as a terrific big sister, smart independent daughter and very mature young woman. Only one sexual innuendo--George slips and says "be sure to fasten your condoms" as they head out for a date. Watching this is on my to-do list for this weekend.

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    perfect for all ages

    I LOVE this movie!!!!! :) it is the best movie ever has great father daughter stuff! it reminds me of me and my dad except when i get married i will miss my family and my parents!!!! This was funny,cute, and sooooo sweet!!!!

  4. I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Adorable family movie...

    My daughters love it and want to watch it all the time! (I want the soundtrack from this!) The father/daughter relationship is so sweet! A teensy bit iffy; one sexual innuendo that I can remember.

  5. I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Perfect for 10+ or with an older sibling

    I loved this movie. It's really funny and sweet. It's a very good movie!

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

  7. I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 4.0

    Great, Fun, Family Night Entertainment!

    I hadn't seen FATHER OF THE BRIDE before and decided to give it a try. I was impressed. The movie follows George Banks, the average father who has to deal with his daughter Annie, who suddenly returns from studies in Rome with the news that she's marrying. The groom is perfect, the in-laws kind, and the wedding consultant Franc (a HILAROIUS Martin Short) is great, so what's there to deal with? George (Steve Martin) and his wife Nina (Diane Keaton) have to deal with letting their daughter go. And since it's Steve Martin we're talking about, we know we're in for some laughs along the way. Sex is minor, with one innuendo. When Annie and the groom Brian go for a drive, George accidentally belts "don't forget to fasten your condom" instead of seatbelt. Violence consists of some comic pratfalls, and there is no language. This is great family entertainment. There is something in it for everybody. Highly recommended.

  8. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it 4.0

    funny for older kids

    younger kids might not get the humor. there are two scenes that made me uncomfortable in the same 5 minutes. father says"don't forget to wear a condom" and then mother and father discuss how " we did it in every room of my parents house"

  9. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Vermont
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    good movie!

  10. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Minnesota
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  11. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  12. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Rhode Island
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    Very Funny!

    Good for Teens but i regret letting my siblings who are 9 and 10 watch because of a couple innapproaite lines

  13. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

  14. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

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