Name: The Dads
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2023-03-12
Duration: 12 min
Cast: Peter Metz, Stephen Chukumba, Wayne Maines, Dennis Shepard, Jose Trujillo

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On a fishing trip with Matthew Shepard's father, five disparate dads discuss their love, hopes and fears for their trans kids in this short documentary.

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March 12, 2023 · 12 min · PG-13

Released: March 12, 2023
Runtime: 12 min
Age rating: PG-13
Genres: Documentary
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 131 countries

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Where can I stream The Dads?

Netflix

In the United States, The Dads streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Dads worth watching?

73

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.2).

Is The Dads okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Dads plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching The Dads?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.