Movie · 1995 · Comedy, Family · 1h 46m · PG · English
Curator score: 1.1/10 (45.6K ratings)
Just when his world is back to normal... he's in for the surprise of his life!
Overview
Just when George Banks has recovered from his daughter's wedding, he receives the news that she's pregnant ... and that George's wife is expecting too. He was planning on selling their home, but that's a plan that—like George—will have to change with the arrival of both a grandchild and a kid of his own.
Ratings
Curator score: 1.1/10
IMDb: 6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 54%
Metacritic: 49
TMDB: 6.3/10
Director
Charles Shyer
Production
Touchstone Pictures, Sandollar Productions
Cast
Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, Martin Short, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, George Newbern, Kieran Culkin, BD Wong, Peter Michael Goetz, Kate McGregor-Stewart, Jane Adams, Eugene Levy, Rebecca Chambers, April Ortiz, Dulcy Rogers, Kathy Anthony, Adrian Canzoneri, Lori Alan, Stephanie Miller, Hallie Meyers-Shyer, Jay Wolpert
Where to watch
Netflix, Disney Plus, TNT, tru TV, Netflix Standard with Ads
Curator Review
Verdict
A gentle, easygoing family comedy with a strong nostalgic glow and a few standout Martin Short scenes, but it mostly plays as comfort food rather than a must-see sequel. The humor is broad, the emotions are sincere, and the cast keeps it amiable even when the plot feels slight.
Best for
fans of warm, low-stakes family comedies
viewers who like Steve Martin and Diane Keaton’s domestic banter
people in the mood for a nostalgic 90s studio comedy
audiences who enjoy scene-stealing supporting performances
Skip if
you want sharp or high-concept comedy
you dislike sentimental, middle-class family stories
you need a sequel that feels bigger than the original
you’re not interested in pregnancy-and-parenthood farce
Overview
Father of the Bride Part II is the kind of sequel that survives on charm, chemistry, and a very forgiving mood. It doesn’t reinvent the setup, but it does find a pleasant rhythm in watching George Banks spiral through one more life change, this time with the added absurdity of becoming a father and grandfather at nearly the same moment.
Worth noting
Steve Martin keeps the movie grounded in exasperated tenderness, while Diane Keaton gives it warmth and calm. The real comic fireworks come from Martin Short, whose return injects the film with the kind of manic energy that makes the whole thing feel a little more alive than it otherwise would.
Bottom line
It’s not especially ambitious, and some of the jokes land more softly than they should, but the movie understands its audience: people who want a cozy, polished family comedy with just enough chaos to keep the sentiment from curdling. If you liked the first film, this is an easy, agreeable follow-up.
Top Letterboxd reviews
ana 🏳🌈 (3★) · 858 likes
the entire sequence with steve martin hooked on sleeping pills while martin short completely freaks out is PEAK COMEDY
McKLund (3.5★) · 671 likes
These movies feel like a warm hug
Cameron Young (3★) · 660 likes
"Am I the only one in this house who's a feminist?!" ---- Steve Martin
1996 · Comedy, Romance · 1h 59m · R · Curator 7.8/10 (359.1K ratings) · Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus
For viewers who enjoy polished ensemble comedy with strong performances and escalating domestic farce.