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

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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 Full Review Mark Kermode Kermode & Mayo's Film Review Not terrible, but very ordinary. Jun 30, 2021 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jerry F the first half of the movie is where i honestly felt it shined the most it started to fade a little in the second half but it overall was a great movie and worth watching for sure Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/22/24 Full Review T 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 Full Review Ms. L Great movie...heart warming and funny at times Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/04/24 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

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
Producer
Marty Bowen, Kevin Hart, Peter Kiernan
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
Runtime
1h 50m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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