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Celebrate the platinum anniversary (1991 – 2011) of the unforgettable comedy classic FATHER OF THE BRIDE plus the uproarious follow-up FATHER OF THE BRIDE PART II on Blu-ray for the first time ever. Screen legends Steve Martin, Diane Keaton and Martin Short star in these warm and witty family favorites, complete with a new digital restoration! Things get out of hand for befuddled father George Banks (Martin) when his young daughter unexpectedly announces her plans to wed. Life gets even crazier in the sidesplitting sequel when his daughter and his wife (Keaton) both announce they are pregnant, and George desperately tries to capture the wild and crazy days of his youth. Relive every heartwarming and hilarious moment in this special 2-movie collection. It's fantastic family entertainment that really delivers!|Spencer Tracy and Elizabeth Taylor starred as father and daughter in the original FATHER OF THE BRIDE, released in 1950.

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In this bittersweet comedy, aspiring writers Albert (Ryan O'Neal) and Lucy (Shelley Long) meet on a rainy night and fall head-over-heels for each other. Happily married with a beautiful little daughter, their simple life starts crumbling down as Albert's career in Hollywood prospers and he falls in love with his leading actress (Sharon Stone). Growing up and seeing her loving parents go from love to hate, nine-year old Casey (Drew Barrymore) has had enough and is tired of being emotionally and physically ignored by her parents - she hires a lawyer (Allen Garfield) and tries to divorce them on Irreconcilable Differences grounds. Written by Nancy Meyers (Private Benjamin) and Charles Shyer (Father of the Bride) and directed by Shyer, his directorial debut.