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A Streaming-only Film, “Father of the Bride,” Attracts HBO Max’s Largest Audience

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Aditi Narendra

Based on Edward Streeter’s 1949 novel of the same name, Father of the Bride is an American romantic comedy movie that was released in 2022 and was directed by Gaz Alazraki and written by Matt Lopez. Andy Garcia, Gloria Estefan, Adria Arjona, Isabela Merced, Diego Boneta, and Chloe Fineman are among the cast members. After the original 1950 film and the 1991 remake, it is the third time the story has been adapted for the big screen. Plan B Entertainment created it.

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You are cordially welcomed to “Father of the Bride,” a contemporary rom-com that updates the timeless classic, for love, the food, the music, and the fun. This vivid account of a family and their strong relationships shows the surprising and humorous ways in which the heart can change for the sake of love.

What is the Release Date of Father of the Bride?

In the first four days after its June 16 2022 premiere, Father of the Bride ranked as the top title on HBO Max worldwide. In Mexico, depending on its first four days, the movie was also one of the top 10 most watched title debuts on HBO Max to date.

Is There a Trailer for Father of the Bride?

In the most recent iteration of Father of the Bride, which was released in 2017, Andy Garcia and Gloria Estefan took on the parental roles that had previously been held by Steve Martin and Diane Keaton in 1991, nearly 30 years after the film’s last version. Yes, there is a trailer of the movie available online.

Who is in the Cast of Father of Bride?

  • Andy García as Billy Herrera
  • Gloria Estefan as Ingrid Herrera
  • Emily Estefan as young Ingrid Herrera
  • Adria Arjona as Sofia Herrera
  • Isabela Merced as Cora Herrera
  • Diego Boneta as Adan Castillo
  • Chloe Fineman as Natalie Vance
  • Casey Thomas Brown as Kyler
  • Pedro Damián as Hernan Castillo
  • Ana Fabrega as Vanessa
  • Enrique Murciano as Junior
  • Laura Harring as Marcela Castillo
  • Ruben Rabasa as Tio Walter
  • Marta Velasco as Caridad “Chi Chi” Gonzalez
  • Macarena Achaga as Julieta Castiilo
  • Matt Walsh as Dr. Gary Saeger

What is the Plot of Father of the Bride?

Famous Miami-based architects Billy (Andy Garcia) and Ingrid (Gloria Estefan) Herrera are Cuban-Americans with two daughters: recent law school grad Sofia (Adria Arjona) and disobedient wannabe fashion designer Cora (Isabela Merced).

Ingrid informs Billy she wants a divorce at couples counseling because she is tired of his workaholic behavior and attitude, and their counselor advises them to tell their daughters as soon as possible. Later that day, when Sofia pays her a visit, Ingrid intends to make the announcement, but Sofia instead says that she is engaged to fellow lawyer Adan Castillo (Diego Boneta) and that the couple wants to get married in a month.

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Billy and Ingrid resolve to postpone discussing their divorce until after the wedding. Billy is unsure about Sofia’s marriage and her decision to leave the United States and relocate to Mexico with Adan to work at a non-profit. Further dividing the two is Billy’s desire for a significant, typical Cuban marriage and Sofia and Adan’s preference for a more intimate event.

While this is going on, Natalie Vance, their unconventional wedding planner, is displeased when Sofia wants Cora to design her wedding dress and her bridesmaids’ outfits (Chloe Fineman). Hernan (Pedro Damian), Adan’s affluent father, and the rest of the family come to Miami. Billy and Hernan are still at odds over the price and scope of the wedding, and Hernan insults Billy by promising to pay for things that Billy cannot manage.

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Instead, Hernan hosts an extravagant wedding reception aboard his yacht. Billy and Hernan get into an argument over holding the wedding in Hernan’s luxurious estate on a Miami island after Billy confesses his distaste for Adan and the Castillos.

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Billy comforts Sofia at her dress rehearsal and tells Adan about the divorce at the latter’s bachelor party. The planned ceremony is in jeopardy from a storm warning. The families then head to the friend’s wedding, where Cora overhears Billy chatting to his cousin Junior about the divorce and instantly informs the other guests.

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Sofia resolves with her father once more and decides to go ahead with the wedding despite being irritated that her parents and Adan have been keeping it from her. The Herrera family stays together that stormy night. The storm had largely wrecked the setup and had demolished the sole bridge leading to the wedding destination by the time the weather had cleared the next day. Natalie officiates the last-minute wedding that the Herreras and Castillos host at the Herrera residence. Billy is quite okay with Sofia and Adan being married, and Billy and Ingrid start dating again.

FAQs

On What Platform Was Father of the Bride Released?

Father of Bride was released on HBO max and Warner Bros. Pictures.

What is the IMDb Rating for Father of the Bride?

The IMDb rating for Father of Bride is 5.9/10.

Who is the Director of Father of the Bride?

The director of the movie Father of the Bride is Gary Alazraki.

What is the Final Verdict on the Father of the Bride?

Despite not being the first father of the bride to walk down the aisle, the website’s consensus states that “This Father of the Bride” “smartly diverges from its predecessors while maintaining the story’s enduring charm.