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About My Father

2023Movie1 h 30 minPG-13

Comedy
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Letterboxd2.6/5Metacritic393.9Rotten Tomatoes36%70%
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Letterboxd2.6/5Metacritic393.9Rotten Tomatoes36%70%

Summary

Encouraged by his girlfriend Ellie, Sebastian and his Italian immigrant father, Salvo, spend the 4th of July weekend with her wealthy and exceedingly eccentric family. The gathering soon develops into a culture clash, allowing father and son to discover the true meaning of family.

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  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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9 of 9

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Directed by
Laura Terruso
Written by
Sebastian Maniscalco, Austen Earl
Produced by
Paul Weitz, Chris Weitz, Andrew Miano
Music by
Stephanie Economou

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May 25, 2023 · 1 h 30 min · PG-13

Released
May 25, 2023
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$29 million
Box office
$18 million
Available in
66 countries

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Where can I stream About My Father?

StarzLionsgate+

In the United States, About My Father streams on Starz and Lionsgate+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 32 other countries.

Is About My Father worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 5.8, Letterboxd 2.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 36%, and Metacritic 39). Audiences rate it higher (55 out of 100) than critics (38).

Is About My Father okay for kids?

PG-13

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

Will About My Father make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch About My Father?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was About My Father a box office flop?

Budget$29 million
Box office$18 million

Yes: it cost about $29 million to make and earned $18 million worldwide, 62% of its budget.