7.3
Is Daddy, the Newscaster worth watching?
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GreatGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.3).
84
GreatGoodWatch scoreSummary
He didn’t even like children, yet without warning, the handsome, single newscaster finds himself playing the role of father to three impertinent daughters. His entire image of the roles of the sexes gets turned upside down as he makes the transition from a swinger into a caring parent.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
Skip it if
- You want dark or edgy material
Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.
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Cast
11 of 11 · most episodes first
Crew
- Directors
- Akio Yoshida, Kunikatsu Kondo
- Written by
- Kazuhiko Ban
- Produced by
- Yasuo Yagi
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Facts
January 9, 1987 · March 27, 1987 · Ended
- First aired
- January 9, 1987
- Last aired
- March 27, 1987
- Status
- Ended
- Length
- 1 season · 12 episodes
- Original language
- Japanese
- Made in
- Japan
Q&A
6 questions, like "Is Daddy, the Newscaster worth watching?"
Questions about Daddy, the Newscaster
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Daddy, the Newscaster okay for kids?
Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.
How long does it take to watch Daddy, the Newscaster?
12 h
About 12 hours: 12 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1987 to 1987.
Can I half-watch Daddy, the Newscaster?
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.
Is Daddy, the Newscaster plot-driven or character-driven?
CharactersPlot
Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is Daddy, the Newscaster in English?
Japanese
No, it was made in Japanese.