World's Greatest Dad
Seen it?2009 | 99 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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. If you loved Heathers, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
In the wake of a freak accident, Lance suffers the worst tragedy and the greatest opportunity of his life. He is suddenly faced with the possibility of fame, fortune and popularity, if he can only live with the knowledge of how he got there.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$296K worldwide on a $10 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 89K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bobcat Goldthwait
- Robin WilliamsLance Clayton
- Alexie GilmoreClaire Reed
- Daryl SabaraKyle Clayton
- Evan MartinAndrew Troutman
- Geoff PiersonPrincipal Wyatt Anderson
- Henry SimmonsMike Lane
- Mitzi McCallBonnie McBon
- Jermaine WilliamsJason
- Lorraine NicholsonHeather Johnson
- Morgan MurphyMorgan