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Fatherhood

Fatherhood

Drama · Comedy · 2021

A widowed new dad copes with doubts, fears, heartache and dirty diapers as he sets out to raise his daughter on his own. Inspired by a true story.

Movie details

Fatherhood

“In it, together.”

2021 Drama · Comedy 1h 49m

Critical arithmetic

One number, for now.

TMDB

7.5 / 10

Community rating

A widowed new dad copes with doubts, fears, heartache and dirty diapers as he sets out to raise his daughter on his own. Inspired by a true story.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over Fatherhood?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Paul Weitz

Written by

Paul Weitz · Dana Stevens

Kevin Hart

Kevin Hart

Matt

Melody Hurd

Melody Hurd

Maddy

Alfre Woodard

Alfre Woodard

Marian

DeWanda Wise

DeWanda Wise

Lizzie aka Swan

Lil Rel Howery

Lil Rel Howery

Jordan

Anthony Carrigan

Anthony Carrigan

Oscar

Deborah Ayorinde

Deborah Ayorinde

Liz

Court is in session

Put Fatherhood on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.