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World's Greatest Dad

2009·Movie
1h 39min·R
IMDb6.8Metacritic697.3Rotten Tomatoes88%67%

Where to watch

PhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home Free

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World's Greatest Dad fingerprint

Very funny, immersive world, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Melancholic and moving

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and cringe comedy

  • Dark Humor10
  • Cringe Humor9
  • Satire & Parody9

World

Society, everyday modern life, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting mood

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About

Lance Clayton is about to get everything he deserves.

In the wake of a freak accident, Lance suffers the worst tragedy and the greatest opportunity of his life. He is suddenly faced with the possibility of fame, fortune and popularity, if he can only live with the knowledge of how he got there.
Dark ComedySatireSocial CommentaryTragedyCringe HumorSuburbanExistentialAmericanBleak

Crew

Directed by:
Bobcat Goldthwait
Written by:
Bobcat Goldthwait
Produced by:
Richard Kelly, Sean McKittrick, Edward H. Hamm Jr.
Composed by:
Harrison Meyle, Gerald Brunskill, Lisa K. Fowle

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Questions about World's Greatest Dad

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream World's Greatest Dad legally?

PhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVPlexXumo Play

World's Greatest Dad is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. 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 World's Greatest Dad worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 69). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is World's Greatest Dad rated?

RStrong languageSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and sexual content.

How long is World's Greatest Dad?

1 h 39 min

World's Greatest Dad runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on World's Greatest Dad?

Critics79
Audiences69

Not quite. Critics rate World's Greatest Dad higher (79) than audiences (69). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was World's Greatest Dad a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$295,750

No. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $295,750 worldwide, 3% of its budget.

What language is World's Greatest Dad in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch World's Greatest Dad?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for World's Greatest Dad in 136 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does World's Greatest Dad use?

Straw MisogynistThe AceDead Artists Are BetterBe Careful What You Wish ForMay–December RomanceDirty CowardDeath WailUndignified DeathTeens Are MonstersPost-Mortem ConversionLoser ProtagonistSchool Uniforms are the New Blackand 30 more

TV Tropes lists 42 storytelling tropes for World's Greatest Dad, including Straw Misogynist, The Ace, Dead Artists Are Better.