Nearly a decade after a faulty product landed him in prison, an arrogant inventor is determined to restore his reputation and rebuild his fortune. But first, he has to convince his estranged daughter that he's worthy of a second chance.
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GoodWatch score 61February 14, 2010 · 1 h 33 min · PG-13
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In the United States, Father of Invention streams on Lionsgate+, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 14 other countries.
Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 30 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 0%, and Metacritic 36).
Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
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