Fathers' Day
PG-13

Fathers' Day

All she said was "My son is yours." Unfortunately, she said it to both of them.

1997 • 99 min • Comedy · Family

Synopsis

A woman cons two old boyfriends into searching for her runaway son by convincing both that they are the boy's father.

Our family guide

Best from age 14
55
Movie Knight Score
312 reviews
  • 55 Audience · 312 · 100%

Two former flames, one desperate woman, and a runaway teen make for a chaotic road trip. This comedy follows two men tricked into believing they're the father of the same boy.

Violence & peril
2/10
Language
3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
4/10
Romance & sensuality
2/10
Scary moments
1/10

Heads up

  • References to past relationships
  • Mild suggestive dialogue
  • Brief depiction of drug-related activities

What it models well

  • Parenthood and responsibility
  • Unexpected friendships
  • Seeking connection

Talk about it after

  • What defines a father figure?
  • The consequences of deception
  • Finding common ground with unlikely people

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Top billed cast

Director: Ivan Reitman • Crew: Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel

Trailers & clips

Father's Day - Official Trailer

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Details

TMDB audience
5.5/10 (312)
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Budget
$85,000,000
Box office
$36,000,000

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