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Daddy's Home

2015Movie1 h 36 minPG-13

Comedy
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic426.1Rotten Tomatoes30%50%

A hopeful comedy movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, brutality or awe.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Family Comedy
  • Stepdad vs Bio Dad Rivalry
  • Slapstick Humor
  • Feel-Good Resolution
  • Suburban Setting
  • Traditional Hollywood Structure
  • Character-Driven Gags
  • Parenting Struggles
  • Mainstream Entertainment

Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
Sean Anders
Written by
Adam McKay, Chris Henchy, Brian Burns
Produced by
Will Ferrell, John Morris, Adam McKay
Music by
Michael Andrews

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Facts

December 25, 2015 · 1 h 36 min · PG-13

Released
December 25, 2015
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$50 million
Box office
$243 million
Available in
84 countries

Tropes

Missing Mom, Disappeared Dad, Exiled to the Couch +9

  • Missing Mom
  • Disappeared Dad
  • Exiled to the Couch
  • Sensitive Guy and Manly Man
  • Comically Missing the Point
  • Insistent Terminology
  • Generation Xerox
  • Even the Guys Want Him
  • Even the Guys Want Him
  • Younger Than They Look
  • Adaptational Location Change
  • Big "NO!"

12 of 45 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Daddy's Home?"

Questions about Daddy's Home

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Daddy's Home?

fuboTVParamount+KanopyYouTube TVStarz

In the United States, Daddy's Home streams on fuboTV, Paramount+, YouTube TV, and Starz, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 33 other countries.

Is Daddy's Home worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 30%, and Metacritic 42). Audiences rate it higher (58 out of 100) than critics (36).

Is there a sequel to Daddy's Home?

  1. Daddy's Home (2015)
  2. Daddy's Home 2 (2017)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by Daddy's Home 2 (2017).

Is Daddy's Home okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Daddy's Home make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Daddy's Home?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

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.