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Paternity

1981Movie1 h 34 minPG

41

WeakGoodWatch score

41

WeakGoodWatch score

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Summary

Buddy Evans manages events at Madison Square Garden in New York City. He is a confirmed bachelor who lives with his housekeeper Celia. After coming into contact with several children, Buddy decides that he is ready to be a father. Buddy decides to hire a surrogate mother in the hope of having a son.

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Date night
Family movie night
Friends night

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Directed by: David Steinberg
Written by: Charlie Peters
Produced by: Lawrence Gordon, Hank Moonjean
Music by: David Shire

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October 2, 1981 · 1 h 34 min · PG

Released: October 2, 1981
Runtime: 1 h 34 min
Age rating: PG
Genres: Comedy
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $9 million
Box office: $19 million
Available in: 45 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Paternity?"

Questions about Paternity

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Where can I stream Paternity?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Paternity from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 19 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Paternity worth watching?

41

WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41 (IMDb 5, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, and Metacritic 45).

Is Paternity okay for kids?

PG

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

Will Paternity make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Paternity?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.