Like Father

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Like Father

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2018

1h 43m

Comedy

Drama

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Left at the altar, a young executive takes her Caribbean honeymoon cruise with the last person she ever expected -- her estranged father. Although they depart as strangers, they soon gain a new appreciation for love, life, family and each other.

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Like Father unites an alarmingly talented cast for a predictable rom-com that does nothing to counter the negative stereotypes surrounding the genre.

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Oliver Jones

Observer

Bell and Grammer's characters are so fuzzily rendered that they create no sparks when they butt heads in close quarters.

Rated: 1/4

Aug 29, 2018

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Christy Lemire

What the Flick?!

There is an element with early onset Alzheimer's, that in the film feels very wedged in like as the emotional underpinning that they are going for which explains certain people's actions.

Rated: 4/10

Aug 10, 2018

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Sophie Gilbert

The Atlantic

Clearly, given its algorithmic knowledge, Netflix knows things we don't... It doesn't quite explain why a film so willing to check all the comedy-cliché boxes would commit to humor least of all, particularly given how well standard fare can do.

Aug 7, 2018

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Aaron Charles

InSession Film

Though it takes some leaps of varying sizes, some of which we may not be inclined to fully believe, Like Father is an enjoyable film that brings genuine laughs...

Rated: B-

May 9, 2024

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Pablo O. Scholz

Clarín

Neither karaoke with Come Sail Away... nor the appearance of Seth Rogen, keep [Like Father] from sinking. [Full review in Spanish]

Sep 3, 2019

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Louisa Moore

Screen Zealots

A huge misstep for co-writer and director Lauren Miller Rogen, who probably made this lazy vanity project so the cast and crew could get a free Caribbean vacation.

Rated: 1.5/5

Dec 22, 2018

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Lisa M

The main character was so unlikeable - no redeeming qualities. I was cheering on the groom who abandoned her at the alter.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

04/20/25

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Christian S

Touching movie. I really liked it!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/23/25

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Carlos T

Filme: Tal Pai, Tal Filha Assistido: 01-02-25 Elenco: @kristenanniebell Kelsey Grammer, @sethrogen @laurenmilleeogen @brerrgelman @paulwdowns Modelo: #drama #comedia Duração: 1h 43m Ano: 2018 Minha opinião: Um filme que imaginei ser bem ao estilo comédia e light pois é o estilo de Bell. Porem o filme é mais dramático que esperava e isso achei que não foi legal para o filme, pois se fosse comédia e misturar romance seria muito melhor. Pois chegando ao final nem casal feliz tem. O filme começa com Rachel (Bell) estando no altar, mas uma mulher que sua carreira profissional em 1º lugar em sua vida. Tanto que o noivo a deixa no altar, pois ela havia prometido que nesta data não pensaria em trabalho e carreira. Mas quando o celular cai, cai também o casamento. E nesse dia seu pai que a deixou ela e sua mãe. Agora sua mãe já esta falecida, mas quando encontram a viagem de navio seria para a viagem de casamento. Mas agora ela vai com seu pai. E muitas coisas guardadas tem que se colocar para fora. Rancor, mágoa, ódio, frustação. E será que recuperaram o tempo perdido. Com várias cenas deste embate entre os dois, por isso digo que é mais drama o filme. Até chegar ao fim e se perdoarem. E ao final, oque é mais importante ? sua carreira ou seu pai? Roteiro e enredo teria seguido um outro caminho, mais romântico e com mais humor. Vale apena assistir? Sim, se não tiver outra opção. Nota: 5,5

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/05/25

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Max G

A star for each Rogan, and that’s about it.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/03/25

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Penny W

It's the perfect feel-good drama comedy. I got a lot of dopamine from movie. Outstanding cast with a really mellow and easy and fun script. Loved it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/28/25

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Drew B

It lighthearted, goes by fast, a likeable cast. I like the cruiseboat as a setting. Satisfying moments throughout. Nice little cast. Its just a nice, easy to watch movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/09/25

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Synopsis

Left at the altar, a young executive takes her Caribbean honeymoon cruise with the last person she ever expected -- her estranged father. Although they depart as strangers, they soon gain a new appreciation for love, life, family and each other.

Director: Lauren Miller Rogen
Producer: Lauren Miller Rogen, Anders Bard, Amanda Bowers, Molly Conners
Screenwriter: Lauren Miller Rogen
Production Co: Phiphen Pictures, aBard Production
Rating: TV-MA
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 3, 2018
Runtime: 1h 43m

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