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Dad

1989Movie1 h 57 minPG

Drama
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic43–Rotten Tomatoes58%61%
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic43–Rotten Tomatoes58%61%

Summary

A busy executive learns during a meeting that his mother may be dying and rushes home to her side. He ends up being his father's caretaker and becomes closer to him than ever before. Estranged from his own son, the executive comes to realize what has been missing in his own life.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares, adrenaline or laughs.

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Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Gary David Goldberg
Written by
Gary David Goldberg, William Wharton
Produced by
Gary David Goldberg, Joseph Stern
Music by
James Horner

Everyone

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Facts

October 27, 1989 · 1 h 57 min · PG

Released
October 27, 1989
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$19 million
Box office
$20 million
Available in
18 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Dad?"

Questions about Dad

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dad?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Dad from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Dad worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 6.3, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 43). Audiences rate it higher (62 out of 100) than critics (51).

Is Dad okay for kids?

PG

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

Is Dad plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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