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Mother of the Bride

  • 2024
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
18K
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Brooke Shields, Benjamin Bratt, Rachael Harris, Wilson Cruz, Michael McDonald, Chad Michael Murray, Miranda Cosgrove, and Sean Teale in Mother of the Bride (2024)
Lana's daughter Emma returns from London and announces that she's getting married next month. Things become more complicated when Lana learns that the man who stole Emma's heart is the son of the man who broke hers years ago.
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Lana's daughter Emma returns from London and announces that she's getting married next month. Things become more complicated when Lana learns that the man who stole Emma's heart is the son o... Read allLana's daughter Emma returns from London and announces that she's getting married next month. Things become more complicated when Lana learns that the man who stole Emma's heart is the son of the man who broke hers years ago.Lana's daughter Emma returns from London and announces that she's getting married next month. Things become more complicated when Lana learns that the man who stole Emma's heart is the son of the man who broke hers years ago.

  • Director
    • Mark Waters
  • Writer
    • Robin Bernheim
  • Stars
    • Brooke Shields
    • Miranda Cosgrove
    • Benjamin Bratt
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.9/10
    18K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mark Waters
    • Writer
      • Robin Bernheim
    • Stars
      • Brooke Shields
      • Miranda Cosgrove
      • Benjamin Bratt
    • 194User reviews
    • 46Critic reviews
    • 39Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

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    Brooke Shields
    Brooke Shields
    • Lana
    Miranda Cosgrove
    Miranda Cosgrove
    • Emma
    Benjamin Bratt
    Benjamin Bratt
    • Will
    Rachael Harris
    Rachael Harris
    • Janice
    Sean Teale
    Sean Teale
    • RJ
    Chad Michael Murray
    Chad Michael Murray
    • Lucas
    Michael McDonald
    Michael McDonald
    • Clay
    Wilson Cruz
    Wilson Cruz
    • Scott
    Tasneem Roc
    • Camala
    Dalip Sondhi
    Dalip Sondhi
    • Harley
    Sahajak Boonthanakit
    Sahajak Boonthanakit
    • Pastor Harit
    Sue Swallow
    Sue Swallow
    • Katrina
    Keith Shillitoe
    Keith Shillitoe
    • Maître D'
    Phukit Manowong
    • Wedding Dance Choreographer
    • (as Phukit Texas Manowong)
    Kittiya Kanjanakom
    • Yoga Instructor
    Bill Heinecke
    • Knowing Hotel Guest
    Bethany Nicole Cummins
    • Bridesmaid
    Kimi Pillay
    • Bridesmaid
    • Director
      • Mark Waters
    • Writer
      • Robin Bernheim
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    User reviews194

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    6Dax-121071

    It could be better, but isn't so bad. Anyway nothing you must watch

    There's so many movies out there, that are better then this. That's true. But, I watched more movies that are mutch worse.

    The most disappointing thing was, the non sparkling moments between the bride and groom.

    I know, that Miranda is a very professional actress. So it wasn't really obvious. But, other couples in this movie show us, what's should be between them.

    I don't know why they doesn't change the acter for the groom. Sometimes there's no chemistry between people. And here was it clearly to see.

    The jokes wasn't always funny and the writing wasn't so good. The movie shouldn't be produced like this.

    Sometimes are small things bad for a movie. And when this small mistakes get too much... And no acter is there to overplayed that, then it's going downward. Sadly to say, it could have been better and it's nothing you had to watch.
    7wehling-77680

    Netflix should stop giving away plot points

    My wife, the Rom Com fan of the family, rates this a seven. I turned the movie on before she could see that Netflix spoils one of the main surprises of the early part of the film in the recap of the movie when you queue it up. They could just say, "but things get complicated when the father of the groom shows up", but instead they give the whole thing away.

    It was a pleasant plot turn for my wife because she didn't know it was coming. There's a lesson here that Netflix and Prime and others just don't seem to understand. Plot twists don't work if you tell us about them ahead of time.

    We liked the characters, the setting, and it was an easy watch on a Sunday evening.
    4onehappypearl

    Just Dumb

    The story line was not that great. Benjamin Bratt was great his acting didn't change. However, Brooke Shields was AWEFUL! Her acting was forced and unrealistic and definitely not entertaining.

    The supporting characters were more entertaining and if it weren't for them the movie would be a total bust. I like the idea of the story but it truly lacked depth and in Brooke Shields case solid acting. She tried to hard and it didn't work.

    The only reason that I am giving this movie a four is because there were more actors and actresses with good acting and moved the story along than not this is for them.
    6dschlatter

    What were people expecting?

    Many reviewers complain that this movie was silly and not as good as others of the genre.

    While I do agree, that Netflix is not exactly guaranteed awesomeness all the time.. what were you expecting? When you open a can of ravioli, are you then sad it didn't taste like a gourmet meal? Check your expectations.

    I knew what I was gonna get, when I started watching this movie. It was your standard rom-com, with little to remember it by ten years from now. Just some movie that I once watched. But guess what? It entertained me, while I was watching it. And Brooke Shields was playing a cute character.

    So just know, that it is not going to be Love Actually and you'll be fine.
    5Erlehe

    Just ok

    Rachael Harris and Wilson Cruz were missed opportunities for a much better movie. Miranda Cosgrove's influencer job needed more backstory and her acting needed some help. I wasn't so much a fan of Teale, I didn't find much charisma from him on screen, and the chemistry with him and Cosgrove was dull. Same with Brooke Shields and Benjamin Bratt.

    The plot was a story that's been told before with nothing that sets it apart. The tropical background did all the heavy lifting, and again, Harris and Cruz were the standouts (as they usually are in their projects).

    I'm really glad to see Brooke Shields back on screen, but this movie was filler. Her other Netflix film, A Castle for Christmas, was delightful but Mother of the Bride has very little in terms of plot, just a really good tropical locale.

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    • Trivia
      Brooke Shields jokes about her dress making her look like Morticia Addams, whom she had played on Broadway in the Addams Family musical.
    • Soundtracks
      Chapel of Love
      Written by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, and Phil Spector

      Sung by Sean Teale (uncredited) and Miranda Cosgrove (uncredited)

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    • Release date
      • May 9, 2024 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Netflix Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La madre de la novia
    • Filming locations
      • Anantara Mai Khao Phuket Villas, Phuket, Thailand
    • Production companies
      • Living Films
      • Motion Picture Corporation of America (MPCA)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 28m(88 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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