GoodWatchSign up

Fathers' Day

1997·Movie
1h 39min·PG-13

Where to watch

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

What's your score?

Your score

Fathers' Day fingerprint

Funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Physical Comedy6

World

Family, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

Find more like it

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

All she said was "My son is yours." Unfortunately, she said it to both of them.

A woman cons two old boyfriends into searching for her runaway son by convincing both that they are the boy's father.
90s ComedyRoad Trip AdventureParental DeceptionFamily BondsRobin WilliamsBilly CrystalLighthearted HumorFeel-Good StorySituational Comedy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Fathers' Day

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Fathers' Day legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Fathers' Day worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41/100 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 26%, and Metacritic 43). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fathers' Day rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Fathers' Day?

1 h 39 min

Fathers' Day runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Fathers' Day?

Critics35
Audiences45

Not quite. Audiences rate Fathers' Day higher (45) than critics (35). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Fathers' Day a box office hit?

Budget$85 million
Box office$36 million

No. It cost about $85 million to make and earned $36 million worldwide, 42% of its budget.

What language is Fathers' Day in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Fathers' Day?

83AEAOARATAUAZBEBFBOBRBYBZCACH+69

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Fathers' Day in 83 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.