Son of the Bride (2001)

Kernel Score: 85% · 228 ratings · Rated R

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Released: 2001-08-16

Runtime: 123 minutes

Overview

At age 42, Rafael Belvedere is having a crisis. He lives in the shadow of his father, he feels guilty about rarely visiting his aging mother, his ex-wife says he doesn't spend enough time with their daughter and he has yet to make a commitment to his girlfriend. At his lowest point, a minor heart attack reunites him with Juan Carlos, a childhood friend, who helps Rafael to reconstruct his past.

Son of the Bride parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that Son of the Bride is an R-rated Argentine comedy-drama about a middle-aged man reevaluating his life after a health scare.

  • Language: Some — R rating suggests some strong language typical of adult comedy-dramas, though the plot centers on family reflection.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Director

Juan José Campanella

Cast

  • Ricardo Darín as Rafael Belvedere
  • Héctor Alterio as Nino Belvedere
  • Norma Aleandro as Norma Belvedere
  • Eduardo Blanco as Juan Carlos
  • Natalia Verbeke as Naty
  • David Masajnik as Nacho
  • Claudia Fontán as Sandra
  • Atilio Pozzobón as Francesco
  • Salo Pasik as Daniel
  • Humberto Serrano as Padre Mario

Son of the Bride FAQ

Is Son of the Bride good?

Son of the Bride has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 228 audience ratings.

Is Son of the Bride OK for kids?

Son of the Bride is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Son of the Bride is an R-rated Argentine comedy-drama about a middle-aged man reevaluating his life after a health scare.

What movies are like Son of the Bride?

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