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Daddy's Home 2

2017·Movie
1h 40min·PG-13
41
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic305.7Rotten Tomatoes20%52%
IMDb6.1Metacritic305.7Rotten Tomatoes20%52%

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Funny.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Physical Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Dialogue Quality6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

More Daddies. More Problems.

Father and stepfather Dusty and Brad join forces to make Christmastime perfect for the children. Their newfound partnership soon gets put to the test when Dusty's old-school, macho dad and Brad's gentle father arrive to turn the holiday upside down. After a sudden change in plans, the four men decide to take the kids to a luxury resort for a fun-filled getaway that turns into a hilarious and chaotic adventure.
Slapstick HumorHoliday ThemeFamily ComedyBroad ComedyFather-Son RelationshipPop Culture ReferencesLightheartedFeel-Good Movie

Crew

Directed by:
Sean Anders, Matt Rebenkoff, Cate Hardman
Written by:
Sean Anders, Brian Burns, John Morris
Produced by:
Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, Ben Harris
Composed by:
Alicia Stevenson, Thomas J. O'Connell, Anna Behlmer

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about Daddy's Home 2

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Where can I stream Daddy's Home 2 legally?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloParamount+Hoopla

Daddy's Home 2 is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, Paramount+, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Daddy's Home 2 worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 20%, and Metacritic 30). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Daddy's Home 2 rated?

PG-13Strong language

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

How long is Daddy's Home 2?

1 h 40 min

Daddy's Home 2 runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Daddy's Home 2?

Critics25
Audiences57

Not quite. Audiences rate Daddy's Home 2 higher (57) than critics (25). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Daddy's Home 2 a box office hit?

Budget$69 million
Box office$181 million

Yes. It cost about $69 million to make and earned $181 million worldwide, 2.6 times its budget.

What language is Daddy's Home 2 in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Daddy's Home 2?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Daddy's Home 2 in 99 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Daddy's Home 2 use?

FanserviceEverything Is RacistWardrobe Flaw of CharacterizationAll Part of the ShowLove TriangleSpoiled BratInsistent TerminologyChekhov's GunBrick JokeMissing MomGeneration XeroxExiled to the Couchand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 storytelling tropes for Daddy's Home 2, including Fanservice, Everything Is Racist, Wardrobe Flaw of Characterization.