Son of the Bride
El hijo de la novia
Synopsis
At age 42, Rafael Belvedere is having a crisis. He lives in the shadow of his father, he feels guilty about rarely visiting his aging mother, his ex-wife says he doesn't spend enough time with their daughter and he has yet to make a commitment to his girlfriend. At his lowest point, a minor heart attack reunites him with Juan Carlos, a childhood friend, who helps Rafael to reconstruct his past.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
EL HIJO DE LA NOVIA — Trailer oficial | Una película de Juan José Campanella (2001)
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-08-09
Top Cast
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Ricardo Darín
Rafael Belvedere
Héctor Alterio
Nino Belvedere
Norma Aleandro
Norma Belvedere
Eduardo Blanco
Juan Carlos
Natalia Verbeke
Naty
David Masajnik
Nacho
Claudia Fontán
Sandra
Atilio Pozzobón
Francesco
Salo Pasik
Daniel
Humberto Serrano
Padre Mario
Fabián Arenillas
Sciacalli
Rubén Green
Portero Osvaldo
Adrián Suar
Dodi
Alfredo Alcón
Himself
Antonio Caride
Padre Naty
Diego Mackenzie
Rosales
Pablo Ingercher Casas
Walter
León Dogodny
Polo
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 22, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 9, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juan José Campanella
- Screenplay & Story
- Fernando Castets, Juan José Campanella
- Original Score
- Ángel Illarramendi
- Original Title
- El hijo de la novia
- Country of Origin
- Argentina, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- Tornasol Media, JEMPSA, Pol-Ka Producciones, INCAA, Patagonik
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juan José Campanella
Fernando Castets, Juan José Campanella
Ángel Illarramendi
Daniel Shulman
Camilo Antolini
Mariela Besuievsky, Fernando Blanco, Pablo E. Bossi, Jorge Estrada Mora, Juan Vera
Department Leadership Roster
Juan José Campanella
Director
Fernando Castets
Screenplay
Juan José Campanella
Screenplay
Mariela Besuievsky
Producer
Fernando Blanco
Producer
Pablo E. Bossi
Producer
Jorge Estrada Mora
Producer
Camilo Antolini
Editor
Mercedes Alfonsín
Production Design
Gerardo Herrero
Producer
Adrián Suar
Producer
Daniel Shulman
Director of Photography
Cecilia Monti
Costume Design
Ángel Illarramendi
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Son of the Bride
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Son of the Bride about?
At age 42, Rafael Belvedere is having a crisis. He lives in the shadow of his father, he feels guilty about rarely visiting his aging mother, his ex-wife says he doesn't spend enough time with their daughter and he has yet to make a commitment to his girlfriend. At his lowest point, a minor heart attack reunites him with Juan Carlos, a childhood friend, who helps Rafael to reconstruct his past.
Who directed Son of the Bride?
Son of the Bride was directed by Juan José Campanella.
Who stars in Son of the Bride?
The principal cast of Son of the Bride includes Ricardo Darín, Héctor Alterio, Norma Aleandro, Eduardo Blanco, Natalia Verbeke.
When was Son of the Bride released and how long is it?
Son of the Bride was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Son of the Bride?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Son of the Bride was composed by Ángel Illarramendi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Son of the Bride?
Son of the Bride holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).