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“Form is the argument.”
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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.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
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?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
The people responsible.
Cast & crew
Directed by
Paul Weitz
Written by
Paul Weitz · Dana Stevens
Kevin Hart
Matt
Melody Hurd
Maddy
Alfre Woodard
Marian
DeWanda Wise
Lizzie aka Swan
Lil Rel Howery
Jordan
Anthony Carrigan
Oscar
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 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.