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Dadnapped

2009Movie1 h 24 minG

Comedy
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8Letterboxd2.2/5Rotten Tomatoes–45%

A wholesome, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Story

Melissa’s vacation just turned into a rescue mission.

Melissa has a bad case of sibling rivalry, only her competition is a fictional character in her father's best-selling novel about a teenage super spy. When her father is "dadnapped" by a group of overzealous fans, it's up to Melissa to help him by tapping her inner superhero.

Feels like

  • Disney Channel Movie
  • Family Adventure
  • Sibling Rivalry
  • Teen Spy
  • Pop Culture
  • Situational Comedy
  • Mystery
  • Wholesome
  • Lighthearted

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Paul Hoen
Written by
Alan Silberberg
Produced by
Don Schain
Music by
Adam Cohen

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 16, 2009 · 1 h 24 min · G

Released
February 16, 2009
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Comedy, Adventure, Action, Family, TV Movie, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$5 million
Available in
40 countries

Tropes

Fun with Acronyms, So Proud of You, Damsel in Distress +9

  • Fun with Acronyms
  • So Proud of You
  • Damsel in Distress
  • Hollywood Board Games
  • A-Team Montage
  • Omniglot
  • MacGyvering
  • Bruiser with a Soft Center
  • Armor-Piercing Response
  • When You Coming Home, Dad?
  • Slipping into Stink
  • Drive-In Theater

12 of 46 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Dadnapped?"

Questions about Dadnapped

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dadnapped?

Disney+

In the United States, Dadnapped streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It also streams in 33 other countries.

Is Dadnapped worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 4.8 and Letterboxd 2.2 out of 5).

Is Dadnapped okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Dadnapped make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Dadnapped?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Dadnapped use?

Fun with AcronymsSo Proud of YouDamsel in DistressHollywood Board GamesA-Team MontageOmniglotMacGyveringBruiser with a Soft CenterArmor-Piercing ResponseWhen You Coming Home, Dad?Slipping into StinkDrive-In Theaterand 34 more

TV Tropes lists 46 tropes for it, including Fun with Acronyms, So Proud of You, and Damsel in Distress.