Betsy's Wedding movie poster

Betsy's Wedding

"The wedding picture doesn't always tell the real story."

June 22, 1990 1h 34m 5.7/10 (50 votes)

Originally released in 1990. Betsy's Wedding is a comedy/romance film. directed by Alan Alda.

Starring Alan Alda, Joey Bishop, and Madeline Kahn

Synopsis

Offbeat fashion student Betsy Hopper and her straight-laced investment-banker fiancé Jake Lovell just want an intimate little wedding reception, but Betsy's father Eddie, a Long Island construction contractor, feels so threatened by Jake's rich WASP parents that he blows the ceremony up into a bank-breaking showpiece, sending his wife Lola into a financial panic.

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 22, 1990 35 years ago
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Runtime 1h 34m 94 minutes total
User Rating 5.7/10 Mixed (50 votes)
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Box Office $19.7M Worldwide gross
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America + 1 more

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Revenue
$19,740,070

Production Companies

  • Betsy's Wedding
  • Touchstone Pictures
  • Silver Screen Partners IV
  • Martin Bregman Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Betsy's Wedding about?

Offbeat fashion student Betsy Hopper and her straight-laced investment-banker fiancé Jake Lovell just want an intimate little wedding reception, but Betsy's father Eddie, a Long Island constructio...

Who directed Betsy's Wedding?

Betsy's Wedding was directed by Alan Alda.

How long is Betsy's Wedding?

Betsy's Wedding has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).

When was Betsy's Wedding released?

Betsy's Wedding was released on June 22, 1990 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Betsy's Wedding?

The main cast of Betsy's Wedding includes Alan Alda, Joey Bishop, Madeline Kahn, Anthony LaPaglia, Catherine O'Hara.