Father of the Bride Part II (1995)

50% of critics liked it
(20 reviews)
64% of users liked it
(187,405 ratings)

Just as the original 1950 version of Father of the Bride spawned a sequel, so did the 1991 remake; like its counterpart four decades earlier, this story concerns a father who learns that his anxieties are just beginning after his daughter takes the big walk down the aisle. George Banks (Steve… More Just as the original 1950 version of Father of the Bride spawned a sequel, so did the 1991 remake; like its counterpart four decades earlier, this story concerns a father who learns that his anxieties are just beginning after his daughter takes the big walk down the aisle. George Banks (Steve Martin) has finally adjusted to the marriage of his daughter Annie (Kimberly Williams) when the fates drop a new bombshell on his head: Annie and her husband Bryan (George Newbern) announce that they're going to have a baby. While George's wife Nina (Diane Keaton) is happy enough about the news, George is thrown into an immediate mid-life crisis; while he and Nina were once discussing the possibility of selling the family home and moving to a place on the beach, George impulsively sells their home to Mr. Habib (Eugene Levy), a greedy land speculator. Now, with ten days to move, George gets even more unexpected news: Nina, who had earlier been fretting about the onset of menopause, has just learned that she's pregnant as well. George now has to deal with being a father again as well as becoming a grandparent, while he also figures out how to get the Banks family home back. Martin Short returns as Franck, the oddly accented wedding planner from Father of the Bride, who has moved into a new career organizing baby showers and redecorating homes. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 46 min.
Directed By: Charles Shyer
Genres: Comedy

In Theaters: Dec 8, 1995 Wide
On DVD: May 9, 2000

Critic Reviews

Mike Clark, USA Today
Martin, Keaton and cinematographer William A. Fraker put this retro fluff over better than expected early on, but hour 2 is only for those who don't want their equilibriums rattled by surprises.
Peter Canavese, Groucho Reviews
The strengths of these films are not so much laughs as sincerity and heart. [Blu-ray]
Renee Schonfeld, Common Sense Media
Lightweight family film is funny, but predictable.
Pete Vonder Haar, Film Threat
A sequel to a lousy remake? How droll.
Fred Topel, About.com
A follow up as emotional as the original
Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com
More of a sequel for sequel's sake than a justified continuation of the story.
Phil Villarreal, Arizona Daily Star
An exuberant sequel to complete a near-perfect translation of the 1950s era comedies to the 1990s.
Nell Minow, Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies
Cheesy pap, but a few glossy moments.
Clint Morris, Moviehole
Martin at his best...nearly, anyway

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Featured Audience Ratings

Cassie H

Crazier then the first!!! (: (: (: (: (: (: (: (:
Dead A

I would say this was much better than the first one. Being a dad and granddad at the same time is not only odd but hilarious. And maintaining both of them alone without getting any help from anyone can be more pain than the labor pain. The storyline is pretty same like the first one.… More
I would say this was much better than the first one. Being a dad and granddad at the same time is not only odd but hilarious. And maintaining both of them alone without getting any help from anyone can be more pain than the labor pain. The storyline is pretty same like the first one. Like the dad always having problems accepting something new in his life. George Banks (Steve Marin) acted like a 10yrs old boy who doesn't want to do things but is forced to do it. But he always end up liking it no matter what though. So yeah, there is a good ending. And the ending was really touchy I must say. Just like the first one.
MisterYoda ?

2 satrs
Tim S

Not a great sequel.
Lenny M

Steve Martin plays a great Dad even though he got no kids in real life, that's odd.
Conner R

It was about the same caliber as the first with the same kind of comedy. Not great, but not bad. I think if you like the actors, then you'll like the movie. If not, don't waste your time. I actually think I liked the pregnant scenario more than the wedding.
Anthony L

Read my review of Father of the Bride Part I again.
Curtis L

Been a while.
Candy R

After the wedding comes the children. Steve has to keep the expectant mums happy. Love Martin's character.
Dean M

Great heartwarming and hilarious sequel movie that centres around the consequences of having a baby.
jay n

the first was very cute with a dynamite performance by diane keaton, this is a sad follow up
xGary X

Like listening to the latest Eric Clapton record, but an hour and a half long. And Martin Short is about as funny as syphilis.
danny d

just as good as the first
Jason S

Funny. Just as good as the first one.
Jackson W

Good follow-up to the original, as the family situation had gotten much more relaxed from the original, but not for long
Yinalí R

As funny as the first!
Nicolas K

As expected nowhere near as good as the original, but still has its moments.
Jason S

As enjoyable as Part 1, the jokes all work and its a great look at family and growning up. As crazy as George is, we know how he feels - again!
Sarah B

Gah. Why do I even watch pap like this?
Sunil J

Maybe not as great as the first but still wonderfully hilarious.

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Cast

            Steve Martin as George Banks

            Diane Keaton as Nina Banks

            Martin Short as Franck Eggelhoffer

            Kimberly Williams as Annie Banks-MacKenzie

            George Newbern as Bryan MacKenzie

            Kieran Culkin as Matty Banks

            Mychael Bates as Hospital Orderly

            Susan Beaubian as Annie's Nurse

            Peter Michael Goetz as John MacKenzie

            Caroline Lagerfelt as Check-In Nurse

            Kate McGregor-Stewart as Joanna MacKenie

            Annie Meyers-Shyer as Shower Guest

            Hallie Meyers-Shyer as Annie (Age Seven)

            Tony Simotes as Construction Foreman

            B.D. Wong as Howard Weinstein

            Wendy Worthington as Prostate Nurse

            Linda de Scenna as Shower Guest

            Jonathan Emerson as Frantic Father #2

            Seth Kaplan as Wild Four Year Old

            Eugene Levy as Mr. Habib

            April Ortiz as Olivia

            Shannon Kennedy as Baby Megan

            Harris Laskaway as Prostate Doctor

            Ann Walker as Dr. Brooks' Nurse

            K.C. Colwell as Father Heading off to Work

            Jane Adams (II) as Dr. Megan Eisenberg
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