Mother of the Bride is a 2024 Netflix romantic comedy directed by Mark Waters (Mean Girls, Freaky Friday) and written by Robin Bernheim. It stars Brooke Shields, Miranda Cosgrove, and Benjamin Bratt, and released on Netflix on May 9, 2024. As of 2026, it remains a standalone film with no sequel confirmed; reviews were mixed, with Variety calling it an “inoffensive rom-com.”
Quick Facts
| Title | Mother of the Bride |
| Genre/Type | Romantic Comedy |
| Director | Mark Waters |
| Writer | Robin Bernheim |
| Composer | Caroline Ho |
| Release Date | May 9, 2024 (Netflix) |
| Platform/Where to Watch | Netflix |
| Status | Released; mixed reviews; no sequel announced |
Note: an earlier draft of this article listed a “March 9” release date alongside “May 9, 2024” — that was a leftover from an early press estimate. The confirmed, correct Netflix release date is May 9, 2024.
Read the film description from IMDb: Lana’s daughter Emma returns from London and announces she’ll marry within a month, in a tropical destination wedding. Things get complicated when Lana learns the groom’s father is the man who broke her heart years earlier.
Who Composed the Mother of the Bride Score?
Caroline Ho composed the original score for Mother of the Bride. She previously scored Rap Sh!t (2022) and contributed music to American Horror Stories alongside Alexis Grapsas. Music supervisors Bruce Gilbert and Lauren Mikus (Only Murders in the Building) selected the film’s featured needle-drop songs.
Mother of the Bride Soundtrack List (Every Song)
| Song | Artist |
| “I’m Good (Blue)” | David Guetta & Bebe Rexha |
| “Mona Lisa” | Ray Evans & Jay Livingston (classic standard) |
| “Queen Of Stacks” | Daniel Lobel feat. Patty Monroe |
| “We Got The Beat” | The Go-Go’s |
| “Chapel Of Love” | The Dixie Cups |
| “Surfside” | Douglas Kinloch |
| “Vacation” | Priya Ragu |
| “DONG” | Bear Knuckle |
Where to Stream
Mother of the Bride streams exclusively on Netflix. The soundtrack and score are available on Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Spotify.
Cast
- Brooke Shields as Lana
- Miranda Cosgrove as Emma
- Benjamin Bratt as Will
- Rachael Harris
- Sean Teale
- Chad Michael Murray
- Wilson Cruz
- Michael McDonald
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Mother of the Bride release on Netflix?
Mother of the Bride released on Netflix on May 9, 2024.
Who composed the Mother of the Bride score?
Composer Caroline Ho, known for scoring Rap Sh!t (2022), wrote the film’s original score, with needle-drop songs chosen by music supervisors Bruce Gilbert and Lauren Mikus.
What songs are in Mother of the Bride?
Featured songs include “I’m Good (Blue)” by David Guetta and Bebe Rexha, The Go-Go’s “We Got The Beat,” and The Dixie Cups’ “Chapel Of Love.”
Where is Mother of the Bride set?
The wedding takes place in a remote tropical destination, per the film’s plot.
Is there a Mother of the Bride sequel?
No. As of 2026, no sequel has been announced.
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