Daddy Cool
Seen it?2008 | 97 min | Comedy, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 4.7 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
The story about the age gap between a scientist father, Philipe Le Tallec, and his newly discovered teen aged daughter, Eglantine.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
4.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$4 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 1K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by François Desagnat, Thomas Sorriaux
- Daniel AuteuilPhilippe Le Tallec
- Juliette LamboleyEglantine
- François DamiensJean-Maxence
- Lionel AbelanskiGuy
- Julie FerrierFiona
- François BerléandAlbert Einstein
- Elise LarnicolSylvie
- Benjamin SiksouGaspard
- Maud VerdeyenZoé
- Lucie LucasKarine