Dealing with Dad

2022

1h 46m

Drama

Comedy

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9 Reviews

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DEALING WITH DAD follows MARGARET CHANG as she reluctantly goes back to her hometown with her hapless brothers to deal with the sudden depression of their dad. The thing is, everybody hates him and he's actually nicer depressed than well.

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Terrible editing, hard to watch

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

05/06/24

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Patrick B

A real gem. Wonderfully written and combines an intense topic with a nice collection of humor. So many can relate, either with personal experiences or those of friends. Well worth the watch!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/02/24

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Greg N

Dealing with Dad is at turns both hilarious and heart wrenching, using a very serious subject about the challenges of handling elderly parents with worsening mental health to tell a really good story. No spoilers here, but this won't end like you expect, which only adds to the overall charm of the movie. The cast is wonderful, especially Ally Maki in the lead role as Margaret and Dana Lee as Dad. Highly recommended!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/02/24

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Jennifer K

This movie balances topics like depression and hands off parenting with humor, without making light of either topic or sacrificing the humor. The characters are relatable and remind me of my friends from high school.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/01/24

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Cindy T

One of the best AAPI films that came out in 2022. Now that it is finally streaming on Amazon Prime, we can see it again. The film is humorous yet thought provoking. The banter and concerns between the siblings is so relatable.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/01/24

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Coreen E

This truly enjoyable film strikes the perfect balance between comedy and poignancy. The chemistry between the actors who portray the siblings makes the story and the characters so incredibly relatable and endearing; I’ve watched the movie twice but would happily watch it again to partake in the special performances of these brilliant individuals. Kudos to everyone who worked on this project to deliver a much-needed and much-appreciated Asian American story!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/29/24

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Tom Huang

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Ally Maki

Margaret

Hayden Szeto

Larry

Peter S. Kim

Roy

Dana Lee

Dad

Karan Soni

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Calum Marsh

New York Times

The humor is glib and fatuous, with the broad, clichéd tone of an old-fashioned network sitcom.

May 9, 2023

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

Hits it target, being both funny and squirm-inducing.

Aug 11, 2022

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Carla Hay

Culture Mix

Some of the jokes are a little corny, but the movie gets better as it goes along. Ally Maki gives an impressive performance as a Type-A perfectionist with daddy issues. Dealing With Dad does a mostly capable job of balancing family drama and comedy.

Jun 2, 2023

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Pamela Powell

Reel Honest Reviews

Huang’s “Dealing with Dad” just may allow you to see yourself or your family just a little differently while it entertains and makes you laugh.

Rated: 3.5

May 27, 2023

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CJ Sheu

The News Lens International

The Americanized grown children of Asian immigrants come to terms with the poor emotional parenting of their father. The real twist isn’t in the premise of the Taiwanese father having depression but rather what if he actually doesn’t have a heart of gold?

May 25, 2023

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Tessa Smith

Mama's Geeky

Unapologetically dives into depression and how it affects those around it. It also leans into past traumas and eye opening realizations about who your parents were before you. It's funny, but it's also extremely emotional.

Rated: 4.5/5

May 12, 2023

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Synopsis

DEALING WITH DAD follows MARGARET CHANG as she reluctantly goes back to her hometown with her hapless brothers to deal with the sudden depression of their dad. The thing is, everybody hates him and he's actually nicer depressed than well.

Director: Tom Huang
Producer: Howard Barish, Effie Brown, Mia Chang, Takashi Cheng
Screenwriter: Tom Huang
Distributor: Easy Adventure Films
Production Co: Retrofit Films, Tunnel Post, Stoddard Temple
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 9, 2023
Runtime: 1h 46m

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