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Daddy's Home 2

2017Movie1 h 40 minPG-13

Comedy
41
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic305.7Rotten Tomatoes20%52%

A hopeful, fast-paced comedy movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Holiday Comedy
  • Blended Family Dynamics
  • Generational Clash
  • Slapstick Humor
  • Feel-Good Chaos
  • Fatherhood Struggles
  • Cringe Comedy
  • Broad Appeal
  • Light-hearted Entertainment

Cast

24 of 34

Crew

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

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Facts

November 9, 2017 · 1 h 40 min · PG-13

Released
November 9, 2017
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$69 million
Box office
$181 million
Available in
99 countries

Tropes

Fanservice, Everything Is Racist, Wardrobe Flaw of Characterization +9

  • Fanservice
  • Everything Is Racist
  • Wardrobe Flaw of Characterization
  • All Part of the Show
  • Love Triangle
  • Spoiled Brat
  • Insistent Terminology
  • Chekhov's Gun
  • Brick Joke
  • Missing Mom
  • Generation Xerox
  • Exiled to the Couch

12 of 45 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Daddy's Home 2?"

Questions about Daddy's Home 2

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Daddy's Home 2?

fuboTVMGM+Paramount+PhiloHoopla

In the United States, Daddy's Home 2 streams on fuboTV, MGM+, Paramount+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Free, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 50 other countries.

Is Daddy's Home 2 worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 20%, and Metacritic 30). Audiences rate it higher (57 out of 100) than critics (25).

Is Daddy's Home 2 a sequel?

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

Yes: it's movie 2 of 2 in its series, after Daddy's Home (2015).

Is Daddy's Home 2 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 2 make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and slapstick (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Daddy's Home 2?

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.

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 tropes for it, including Fanservice, Everything Is Racist, and Wardrobe Flaw of Characterization.