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Getting Even With Dad

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Getting Even With Dad

PG

1994

1h 48m

Kids & Family

Comedy

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Con man Ray Gleason (Ted Danson) is going after one last heist -- a stash of rare coins -- when his estranged son, Timmy (Macaulay Culkin), unexpectedly shows up. Ray is too busy with his robbery to spend much time with his son, so Timmy decides to blackmail Ray into acting like a father. He hides the coins and promises to give them back only after Ray takes him to amusement parks and baseball games. All the while, Detective Theresa Walsh (Glenne Headly) is closing in on Ray.

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Critics Consensus

Overly formulaic and tonally inconsistent, Getting Even with Dad tries for a sentimental conclusion it doesn't earn and winds up a slapsticky cash grab aimed at fans of Home Alone.

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Caryn James

New York Times

The film should have been a roller coaster ride; instead, watching it is like trudging through a swamp.

Jul 25, 2014

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John Hartl

Seattle Times

The new summer movies don't get much more formulaic than this bald attempt to capture the audience that can't wait to see the next three or four installments of Home Alone.

Rated: 2/4

May 28, 2013

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Jane Stefanski

Empire Magazine

The feeble attempts at verbal and physical slapstick are so lacking in humour that they're embarrassing for both the players and audience.

Rated: 1/5

May 28, 2013

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JK Sooja

Common Sense Media

Panned upon original release, this family comedy doesn't ever quite get off the ground.

Rated: 2/5

Nov 3, 2021

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Lesley Thornton

Independent on Sunday

Macaulay Culkin is getting on a bit for a child star, but shows no sign of turning into a young actor in Getting Even With Dad.

Nov 30, 2017

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John Ferguson

Radio Times

Howard Deutch is a proficient enough second division director, but here he allows sentimentality to run riot, and the awkwardly ageing Culkin (approaching adolescence) no longer possesses the mischievous charm of old.

Rated: 2/5

May 28, 2013

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Matthew N

I don't understand the hate people give this movie, I had a great time watching it. The jokes pretty much always land (unless you don't have a sense of humour) and although it may not be quite as good as home alone, who cares its an enjoyable watch. I think my favourite thing is how the characters play off each other, Ray and Timmy's relationship really comes though and you can see the progression quite well, ending in a satisfying way.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/13/25

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Marco V

I'm not a movie expert but I watch and have watched a lot of movies. I remember seeing parts or most of this when I was a kid 5,6,7 years old and didn't remember much. so when I saw a nice copy of it on vhs at a local thrift store I grabbed it. Being mostly a horror fan I haven't gotten into or enjoyed non Horror movies for quite some time . Popped that sucker in and within 10 seconds I was watching this until the end. Maybe I'm just a sucker for 90's movies or 80's ☺️ but I enjoyed this . I can imagine that life style having a son of my self and yes ted danson is quite harsh to his child and can be totally unlikeable I found the conclusion to almost bring a tear to my eye. You get the classic funny gangster sidekicks and a little romance. This movie DOES NOT try to be like home alone at all.. I think they played the kid side and adult side of this movie really well and they just don't make them like they used too this little flick has more thought put into it then most block busters out today

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/21/23

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Audience Member

Really confused by all the low ratings. This is a good movie with a really good plot.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/26/22

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Audience Member

Culkin starring in a Richie Rich movie was even more memorable. So many bad family films followed Home Alone. That were about kids beating up grown-ups. It's funny that Culkin even stars in one of them.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Audience Member

The worst Mack Culkin movie ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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steve d

Not fun for anyone in the family.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Raymond "Ray" Gleason

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Synopsis

Con man Ray Gleason (Ted Danson) is going after one last heist -- a stash of rare coins -- when his estranged son, Timmy (Macaulay Culkin), unexpectedly shows up. Ray is too busy with his robbery to spend much time with his son, so Timmy decides to blackmail Ray into acting like a father. He hides the coins and promises to give them back only after Ray takes him to amusement parks and baseball games. All the while, Detective Theresa Walsh (Glenne Headly) is closing in on Ray.

Director: Howard Deutch
Producer: Katie Jacobs, Pierce Gardner
Screenwriter: Tom S. Parker, Jim Jennewein
Production Co: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Rating: PG
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $18.1M
Runtime: 1h 48m
Sound Mix: Surround

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