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Father of the Bride

7.019501h 32mNRMovieComedyRomanceDrama

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.

DirectorVincente Minnelli
WritersFrances Goodrich·Albert Hackett
ProducerPandro S. Berman

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Vincente Minnelli

STSpencer Tracy
Spencer Tracy
Stanley T. Banks
JBJoan Bennett
Joan Bennett
Ellie Banks
ETElizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor
Kay Banks
DTDon Taylor
Don Taylor
Buckley Dunstan
BBBillie Burke
Billie Burke
Doris Dunstan
LCLeo G. Carroll
Leo G. Carroll
Mr. Massoula
MOMoroni Olsen
Moroni Olsen
Herbert Dunstan
MCMelville Cooper
Melville Cooper
Mr. Tringle
THTaylor Holmes
Taylor Holmes
Warner
PHPaul Harvey
Paul Harvey
Reverend Galsworthy
FOFrank Orth
Frank Orth
Joe
RTRuss Tamblyn
Russ Tamblyn
Tommy Banks

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Father of the Bride — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Father of the Bride?

Father of the Bride isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and CosmoGo. It's not on Netflix.

Is Father of the Bride on Netflix?

No, Father of the Bride is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Father of the Bride on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Father of the Bride isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Father of the Bride for free?

Father of the Bride isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is there a sequel to Father of the Bride?

Yes — Father of the Bride is followed by Father's Little Dividend (1951) in the Father of the Bride (Spencer Tracy) Collection.

Is there a prequel to Father of the Bride?

Father of the Bride is the first film in the Father of the Bride (Spencer Tracy) Collection.

Is Father of the Bride part of a trilogy?

No — Father of the Bride is part of the Father of the Bride (Spencer Tracy) Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Father of the Bride (Spencer Tracy) Collection?

There are 2 films in the Father of the Bride (Spencer Tracy) Collection: Father of the Bride (1950) and Father's Little Dividend (1951).