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Daddy's Home

2015·Movie
1h 36min·PG-13
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic426.1Rotten Tomatoes30%50%
IMDb6.2Metacritic426.1Rotten Tomatoes30%50%

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Funny.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Physical Comedy8
  • Cringe Humor7

World

Family and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchPure Escapism

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About

Choose your Daddy

The story of a mild-mannered radio executive who strives to become the best stepdad ever to his wife's two children, but complications ensue when their freewheeling, freeloading real father arrives, forcing stepdad to compete for the affection of the kids.
Family ComedySitcom EnergyParenting ChallengesStepfamily DynamicsCompetitive HumorFeel-Good ComedyStar Power DrivenHeartfelt & HumorousRelatable Situations

Crew

Directed by:
Sean Anders, Cate Hardman, Daniel Silverberg
Written by:
Adam McKay, Brian Burns, Brian Burns
Produced by:
Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, Barbara Harris
Composed by:
Dave Jordan, Thomas J. O'Connell, Dan O'Connell

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Daddy's Home

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Daddy's Home legally?

NetflixfuboTVParamount+KanopyHooplaYouTube TVFXNowStarz

Daddy's Home is included with a subscription to Netflix, fuboTV, Paramount+, and YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and FXNow. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Daddy's Home worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 30%, and Metacritic 42). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Daddy's Home rated?

PG-13Strong language

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

How long is Daddy's Home?

1 h 36 min

Daddy's Home runs 1 h 36 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Daddy's Home?

Critics36
Audiences58

Not quite. Audiences rate Daddy's Home higher (58) than critics (36). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Daddy's Home a box office hit?

Budget$50 million
Box office$243 million

Yes. It cost about $50 million to make and earned $243 million worldwide, 4.9 times its budget.

What language is Daddy's Home in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Daddy's Home?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Daddy's Home in 87 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Daddy's Home use?

Missing MomDisappeared DadExiled to the CouchSensitive Guy and Manly ManComically Missing the PointInsistent TerminologyGeneration XeroxEven the Guys Want HimEven the Guys Want HimYounger Than They LookAdaptational Location ChangeBig "NO!"and 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 storytelling tropes for Daddy's Home, including Missing Mom, Disappeared Dad, Exiled to the Couch.