Father's Little Dividend
Father's Little Dividend

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Father's Little Dividend

1951
Movie
82 min
English

Newly married Kay Dunstan announces that she and her husband are having a baby, leaving her father to come to grips with the fact that he will soon be a granddad.

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IMDb7.1/10
Director: Vincente MinnelliGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

Stanley Banks is enjoying his comfortable life with his wife Ellen and their two grown daughters. His peaceful existence is shattered when his younger daughter, Kay, announces her engagement. This news is quickly followed by the bombshell that Kay and her fiancé are expecting a baby, making Stanley an expectant grandfather at a relatively young age. He struggles to come to terms with this new role, feeling that he's too young to be a grandfather and too old to be a father again, leading to humorous situations as he navigates this unexpected turn of events.

Critical Reception

Father's Little Dividend was a commercial success and generally well-received by critics for its lighthearted humor and strong performances, particularly from Spencer Tracy. It successfully captured the relatable anxieties and joys of becoming a grandparent, resonating with audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Spencer Tracy shines as a man grappling with unexpected impending grandfatherhood.

  • The film offers gentle humor and relatable family dynamics.

  • A charming and heartwarming sequel that continues the story of the Banks family.

Google audience: Audience reception for Father's Little Dividend is generally positive, with viewers appreciating the light comedy and the familiar cast. Many enjoyed seeing the characters from 'Father of the Bride' continue their familial adventures.

Fun Fact

This film is a sequel to the highly successful 1950 film 'Father of the Bride,' with both films reuniting Spencer Tracy and Joan Bennett as the parents of Elizabeth Taylor's character.

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TonyTonyTony

This movie started out funny and had a lot of potential but the last 8 minutes are a real bummer. And it left me no longer liking Stanley's character. Certainly not funnier than the prequel Father of the Bride.