Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Comedy drama

Children of the Bride (1990): Cast

Children of the Bride (1990) movie poster

Children of the Bride is a 1990 comedy drama directed by Jonathan Sanger, starring Kristy McNichol as Mary, Jack Coleman and Rue McClanahan. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.

Loading streaming availability…
Children of the Bride (1990) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
Jonathan Sanger
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Children of the Bride About?

The premise of Children of the Bride without spoilers.

A lively family romance centers on a middle‑aged mother who decides to marry her much younger fiancé, but her four adult children return home with old grievances that threaten to derail the celebrations, leading to comedic clashes, heartfelt moments, and ultimately a big, joyous wedding.

Children of the Bride Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • older woman younger man relationship
  • age difference
Loading streaming availability…
Cast & crew

Children of the Bride Cast & Characters

Kristy McNichol leads the cast as Mary, with Jack Coleman as Dennis and Rue McClanahan as Margaret Becker. Directed by Jonathan Sanger; 19 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Children of the Bride

· 15 more
From the director

More from Jonathan Sanger

More films directed by Jonathan Sanger: Down Came a Blackbird, Obsessed, Chance of a Lifetime and Code Name: Emerald.

Full filmography
Videos

Children of the Bride Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Children of the Bride.

Official Trailer
Cars

Cars in Children of the Bride

28 cars on screen, including the 1972 Ford F-Series and the 1987 Jeep Wrangler.

All 28 cars
  • 1972 Ford F-Series in Children of the Bride 1972 Ford F-Series Important role
  • 1987 Jeep Wrangler in Children of the Bride 1987 Jeep Wrangler Important role
  • 1988 Cadillac Eldorado in Children of the Bride 1988 Cadillac Eldorado Minor role
  • 1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria in Children of the Bride 1988 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Minor role
Details

Children of the Bride Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Les enfants de la mariée” and “Los hijos de la novia”.

Also known as
  • Les enfants de la mariée
  • Los hijos de la novia
  • Késői esküvő
  • Dzieci panny mlodej
  • Die Kinder der Braut

Seen Children of the Bride?

FAQ

Children of the Bride FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Children of the Bride, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Children of the Bride?

Children of the Bride runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was Children of the Bride released?

Children of the Bride was released on October 5, 1990.

Who directed Children of the Bride?

Children of the Bride was directed by Jonathan Sanger.

More films by Jonathan Sanger

Who is in the cast of Children of the Bride?

Children of the Bride stars Kristy McNichol as Mary, Jack Coleman as Dennis and Rue McClanahan as Margaret Becker, among 19 credited actors.

Does Children of the Bride have a post-credit scene?

No. Children of the Bride has no extra scene during or after the credits.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app