HBO Max's newest movie Father of the Bride has been out for less than a week and it's already become the streaming service's biggest movie premiere ever, according to Deadline. The movie is based on a 1949 novel by Edward Streeter that also inspired two other Father of the Bride movie adaptations. This one stands out amongst the rest by centering on a Latinx family. The movie follows Billy (Andy Garcia) as his world is turned upside down when his wife (Gloria Estefan) announces she wants a divorce on the same day their daughter (Adria Arjonas) breaks the news that she's engaged to a man they've never met.
While Father of the Bride is available to stream, there are also a handful of other movies that are both family and wedding centric that would be great to watch after finishing this flick.
Bride Wars (2009)
Best friends since childhood, Liv (Kate Hudson) and Emma (Anne Hathaway) both get engaged at the same time and managed to book their dream wedding venue two weeks apart from each other. Disaster strikes when the wedding venue messes up and the girls end up with their weddings on the same day.
Bride Wars is perfect for fans of Father of the Bride who loved the parts centered around how stressful wedding planning can be. Both movies have similar scenes towards the end where everyone has to chip in together to ensure the bride and groom get the day they've always dreamed about, despite all the disasters flaring up around them.
Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
After dating her boyfriend Nick (Henry Golding) for a while, Rachel (Constance Wu) is excited to travel to Singapore with him to finally meet his family. However, she quickly learned that Nick has been hiding something about his family from her: they're extremely wealthy. Now, Rachel must deal with displeased future in-laws and the attention of Henry's wealthy friends while being judged for being Asian-American.
Like Father of the Bride, Crazy Rich Asians being the biggest romantic comedy of the 2010s.
Father Of The Bride (1991)
While not the original, the 1991 Father of the Bride is often regarded as the best one of the franchise. It follows George (Steve Martin) and his wife Nina (Diane Keaton) who are thrust into wedding planning when their daughter comes back from studying abroad with a fiance. George also must put up with an over-the-top wedding planner who is determined to bleed his pockets dry.
The similarities between these two movies are grounded in the premise and the characters and yet they also offer something unique that makes it necessary to watch both movies.
Father Of The Bride 2 (1995)
After the success of the 1991 Father of the Bride, the creators decided to go ahead with the second movie in the franchise which was also a remake of the 1951 movie. This time George (Martin) is being forced to wrap his head around the fact that his little girl is expecting her first child while his wife (Keaton) is also pregnant again. Also popping in again is Franck (Martin Short) the eccentric wedding planner who is now ready to plan an epic t baby shower.
Father of the Bride 2 is the perfect movie to watch for fans who loved the chaotic nature of the family of the 2022 Father of the Bride. Just like the Herreras all band together to Sofia, the Banks all band together to and celebrate the two best women in their family.
Life Of The Party (2018)
After her husband announces he wants a divorce, Deanna (Melissa McCarthy) decides to enroll in college at the same university her daughter is set to graduate from. Having missed out on college because she was being a mom, Deanna is ready to live out the best college experience alongside her best friend: her daughter.
While Life of the Party doesn't revolve around a wedding, it still has a lot in common with Father of the Bride. For starters, both movies begin with middle-aged married couples realizing they need to divorce. They also both put a strong emphasis on having a strong parent-child relationship that's not only ive but also fun.
Love The Coopers (2015)
the best Christmas movies of the 2010s. Set during Christmas Eve, Sam (John Goodman) and Charlotte (Dianne Keaton) are trying to hide the fact that they're divorcing from their three grown children. As it turns out, their kids are hiding their own share of secrets from their parents.
Hiding a divorce is a major plot point in both of these movies, which is why they're perfect to watch one right after another. They also both explore the power of family and showcase different sibling relationships.
My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)
At 30, Toula (Nia Vardalos) is used to doing everything her family wants her to do, which is why it's so surprising when she takes a job at her aunt's travel agency and falls in love with Ian (Michael Constantine). The two date in secret until Ian proposes, which sends Toula's family into a frenzy, especially since Ian is not Greek.
Like Father of the Bride, My Big Fat Greek Wedding explores the pressures eldest daughters in ethnic households face when it comes to representing the family. Toula and Sofia's dads are a lot alike in that they both want what's best for their daughters but have a funny way of showing it.
Parenthood (1989)
Parenthood is a 1989 movie directed by Ron Howard that was later adapted into the award-winning NBC series Parenthood in the '90s and the 2010s. The movie follows Gil (Martin) as he struggles with parenthood while also dealing with his grown siblings' own dilemmas.
Like Father of the Bride, Parenthood puts a strong emphasis on the importance and difficulties surrounding parenting. Gil and Billy both try their hardest to be the best dads they can be, but sometimes in trying so hard they miss the mark.
That's My Boy (2012)
While not one of Adam Sandler's best movies, That's My Boy is still a hilarious flick worth watching at least once. The movie follows Donny (Sandler), a down-on-his-luck father who reunites with his estranged son (Samberg) on the eve of his wedding. Ready to reconnect, Donny must try to prove himself worthy of being in Todd's life again.
That's my Boy is tonally very different than Father of the Bride, but they both explore complex father-child relationships. Though Donny might not have been as present in his son's life as Billy is with his daughter, they still must work on themselves before truly understanding the children they brought into the world.
Why Him (2016)
Why Him begins when Ned (Bryan Cranston) decides to visit his daughter (Zoey Deutch) at college for the holidays. While there, Ned meets Stephanie's awkward millionaire boyfriend Laird (James Franco) who he immediately disproves of. His distaste for Laird grows even more when he learns that the man wants to propose to Stephanie over the break.
Like Billy, Ned has to deal with his daughter dating someone he doesn't approve of. Oddly enough, both of the boyfriends also come from money, which puts the fathers in another awkward situation since they know the men could financially care for their daughters.
