Fatherhood

PG-13

2021

1 hr. 50 min.

Comedy

Drama

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77 Reviews

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500+ Ratings

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In this heartwarming, funny and emotional true story, Kevin Hart stars as a widower taking on one of the toughest jobs in the world: fatherhood.

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Critics Consensus

Fatherhood offers few surprises, but strong work from a smartly assembled cast gives this fact-based story real emotional resonance.

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I see people saying it's formulaic. I think that is if you look at the overview and categorize it, ok. Put it in a box. For a moment take it out of this box, if you look at the minutia, there is charm, relatability, humanity. The reason it is possibly perceived as formulaic is because people have these things happen to them irl over and over. Struggle in real life is real. We sure do need stories of love and the complexity of love. Seeing others experience and cope through storytelling can offer hope irl. I'll be redundant, unexpected loss and how to cope are REAL relatable, vulnerable issues. And in a culture that does not date talk about grief and death a movie can offer catharsis. Hope and humor is powerful. Do not underplay hope and humor. It can sometimes be the only fuel that keeps someone going through the darkest of times. The acting is hands down genuine and believable. I was immersed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/28/24

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Ms. L

Great movie...heart warming and funny at times

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/04/24

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Sophia B

This is the best Kevin Hart movie I've ever watched. So emotional and realistic

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/07/23

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pablo m

This was really great movie to watch... Really emotional never seen kavin Hart take such a role. Really recommend.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/30/23

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Stephenie M

The actors were amazing! Kevin Hart surprised performance was incredible. He nailed it for me. Woot woot!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/13/23

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Rokas T

It's the first movie I really enjoyed that had Kevin Hart as a lead role, I didn't think he was a strong actor, but he proved me wrong

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/18/23

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Paul Weitz

Director

Kevin Hart

Matt

Alfre Woodard

Marian

Melody Hurd

Maddy

Lil Rel Howery

Jordan

DeWanda Wise

Lizzie aka Swan

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Robert Levin

Newsday

It's a story of fatherhood that treats its characters with kindness and compassion, rather than as a spectacle.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 1, 2021

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Mark Kermode

Kermode & Mayo's Film Review

Not terrible, but very ordinary.

Jun 30, 2021

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Claudia Puig

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

There is definitely a generic, formulaic feeling about this movie, but there is also a sweetness and an emotional range.

Jun 22, 2021

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Rebecca Johnson

Film Focus Online

Though predictable and formulaic, it is emotional and honest from start to finish, making Fatherhood one of Netflix' best hidden gems of the year. It balances humour and affection perfectly and gives us Hart's best performance to date.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 6, 2023

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Aaron Phillips

But Why Tho? A Geek Community

This is the perfect film for Father’s Day, but beware of its emotional impact.

Rated: 8.5/10

Jan 16, 2023

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M.N. Miller

Ready Steady Cut

Fatherhood is a heartbreakingly lovely comedy. It also has Kevin Hart’s very best performance.

Rated: 3.5/5

Oct 9, 2022

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Synopsis

In this heartwarming, funny and emotional true story, Kevin Hart stars as a widower taking on one of the toughest jobs in the world: fatherhood.

Director: Paul Weitz
Executive Producer: Betsy Danbury, Aaron L. Gilbert, Jason Cloth
Screenwriter: Dana Stevens, Paul Weitz
Production Co: Sony Pictures Entertainment, TriStar Pictures, Temple Hill Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Suggestive Material|Some Strong Language)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 18, 2021
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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