Movie · 2024 · Romance, Comedy · 1h 30m · PG · English
Curator score: 0.1/10 (83.9K ratings)
First love deserves a second chance.
Overview
Lana's daughter Emma returns from abroad and drops a bombshell: she's getting married. In Thailand. In a month! Things only get worse when Lana learns that the man who captured Emma's heart is the son of the man who broke hers years ago.
Ratings
Curator score: 0.1/10
IMDb: 4.9/10
Letterboxd: 1.65/5
Rotten Tomatoes: 13%
Metacritic: 39
TMDB: 5.9/10
Director
Mark Waters
Production
Brad Krevoy Television, Motion Picture Corporation of America, Living Films
Cast
Brooke Shields, Miranda Cosgrove, Benjamin Bratt, Sean Teale, Rachael Harris, Chad Michael Murray, Wilson Cruz, Michael McDonald, Tasneem Roc, Dalip Sondhi, Sahajak Boonthanakit, Sue Swallow, Keith Shillitoe, Phukit Manowong, Kittiya Kanjanakom, Bill Heinecke, Bethany Nicole Cummins, Kimi Pillay, Amber Silk, Mohamed Abdelrhim
Where to watch
Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Curator Review
Verdict
A glossy, low-stakes rom-com setup is undercut by thin writing, forced conflict, and a reliance on familiar wedding-movie beats that never quite click. The tropical setting and a few charming supporting turns give it some light escapist value, but the film is mostly for viewers who want undemanding background comfort rather than a sharp or memorable comedy.
Best for
fans of lightweight streaming rom-coms
viewers who enjoy wedding chaos and family-drama setups
people looking for breezy tropical escapism
audiences tolerant of predictable, formulaic humor
Skip if
you want strong chemistry or witty dialogue
you’re tired of contrived family-secret twists
you prefer rom-coms with emotional depth
you dislike made-for-streaming polish and flat pacing
Overview
Mother of the Bride is built from familiar parts: a rushed destination wedding, old romantic wounds, and a family secret designed to generate maximum awkwardness. The premise has enough soap-opera absurdity to suggest a lively farce, but the execution is too stiff to fully cash in on it.
Worth noting
What keeps it from collapsing entirely is the easy appeal of the cast and the vacation-movie sheen of the setting. There are a few moments where the film seems aware of its own silliness, especially in the supporting ensemble, but those sparks are brief.
Bottom line
Ultimately, this is a serviceable streaming rom-com with more concept than payoff. If you want a polished, forgettable diversion, it may do the job; if you want charm, timing, or real emotional lift, there are better options.
Top Letterboxd reviews
reynesfire (2.5★) · 2112 likes
so like…. they’re gonna be step-siblings?
eykandmaura (2★) · 1588 likes
Nice that Carly finally has a mom who cares about her
chelsiejung (3★) · 1303 likes
Chad Michael Murray can still get it
tina (2★) · 1154 likes
iGet Married
maisie <3 (2.5★) · 904 likes
siblings or dating? scratch that, the movie said why not both?? one big happy family am i right 😃
1994 · Comedy, Drama, Romance · 1h 57m · R · Curator 4.9/10 (488.6K ratings) · Where to watch: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
A more elegant romantic ensemble film that balances humor, awkwardness, and genuine feeling.