Bride of the Year
Bruid van die Jaar
Synopsis
When Lienkie's dream of budding a family of her own come crashing down, she hatches a devious plan to win "Bride of the Year" and get back at her ex.
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Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-04-21
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Carine Rous
Lienkie
Bouwer Bosch
Frank
Armand Aucamp
Zander
Laura-lee Mostert
Estelle
Lisa Tredoux
Johannika
Hanli Rolfes
Norma
Terence Bridgett
Martin
Tobie Cronje
Albie
Woutrine Theron
Tienie
Mila-Sofi Clasen
Young Lienkie
Mackenzie Rous
Orphan 1
William Rous
Orphan 2
Henco Jacobs
Zander's Friend 1
David Konrad Nilson
Zander's Friend 2
Michelle Ayden
Auntie 1 (at the wedding)
Jenine Grove
Auntie 2 (at the wedding)
Jacques Gombault
Minister
Solomon Cupido
Jerry
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 15, 2026
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joshua Rous
- Screenplay & Story
- Gillian Breslin
- Original Score
- Loki Rothman
- Original Title
- Bruid van die Jaar
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- Afrikaans, English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Rous House Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joshua Rous
Gillian Breslin, Carine Rous, Luke Rous, Joshua Rous, Meren Reddy, Augusta Zietsman, Helene Truter
Loki Rothman
Tom Marais
Brett MacDonald
Luke Rous, Joshua Rous, Tumelo Mmatladi
Department Leadership Roster
Joshua Rous
Director
Gillian Breslin
Screenplay
Luke Rous
Producer
Tom Marais
Director of Photography
Marna Heunis
Production Design
Brett MacDonald
Editor
Loki Rothman
Original Music Composer
Tertius De Lange
Stunt Coordinator
Marius De Lange
Stunt Coordinator
Ryan Van Den Berg
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bride of the Year
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What is Bride of the Year about?
When Lienkie's dream of budding a family of her own come crashing down, she hatches a devious plan to win "Bride of the Year" and get back at her ex.
Who directed Bride of the Year?
Bride of the Year was directed by Joshua Rous.
Who stars in Bride of the Year?
The principal cast of Bride of the Year includes Carine Rous, Bouwer Bosch, Armand Aucamp, Laura-lee Mostert, Lisa Tredoux.
When was Bride of the Year released and how long is it?
Bride of the Year was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Bride of the Year?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bride of the Year was composed by Loki Rothman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bride of the Year?
Bride of the Year holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).