The ComDads
Seen it?1983 | 92 min | Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With rough reviews and almost no lasting buzz, 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. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Unable to find her runaway son, a woman deceives two of her ex-lovers from her youth, a mild-mannered teacher and a tough journalist, that each is the real father in order to obtain their help.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
Mostly negative reviews
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Francis Veber
- Pierre RichardFrançois Pignon
- Gérard DepardieuJean Lucas
- Anny DupereyChristine Martin
- Michel AumontPaul Martin
- Stéphane BierryTristan Martin
- Philippe KhorsandMilan
- Jean-Jacques SchefferRalph
- Roland BlancheJeannot
- Jacques FrantzVerdier
- Maurice BarrierRaffart