Father Hood
Teens

Father Hood

Best from age 11 · PG-13 · 1993 · 95 min

Father Hood

An irresponsible father takes his kids on the run after they are put into an abusive foster care system. Pursued by police, they embark on a cross-country adventure, bickering and bonding along the way, hoping to find a better life as a family.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

4/10

Language

Moderate

3/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

2/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

1/10

Scary moments

Moderate

3/10

Heads up

  • Some intense chase scenes
  • Characters use mild profanity
  • Brief mentions of alcohol/smoking
  • Depicts an imperfect family dynamic

Models well

  • Family bonding and reconciliation
  • Parental responsibility
  • Overcoming adversity
  • Finding a sense of belonging

Talk about it after

  • What makes someone a good parent?
  • The challenges of foster care
  • Why the characters made their choices
  • The importance of communication in a family
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Cast & crew

Father Hood (1993) Trailer (VHS Capture)