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Replacing Dad

Name: Replacing Dad
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1999-03-14
Cast: Mary McDonnell, William Russ, Jack Coleman, Erik von Detten, Camilla Belle

1999 | 90 min | Comedy, Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone looking to switch off and smile and people who like stories about real, flawed people. Good for nights when you want to switch off and laugh.
The mood: Funny with heart.
The pace: Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 30 min. Done before bedtime.
What might put you off: Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.

Linda and George live in a small town. He is the school principal. They are about to celebrate their 16th anniversary. She catches him with her daughter's young teacher, and has to deal with the kids, the town and her love to him.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Joyce Chopra

Mary McDonnellLinda Marsh
William RussGeorge Marsh
Jack ColemanMark Chandler
Erik von DettenDrew
Camilla BelleMandy
Stephen MeadowsCharlie Pick
Cynthia SteeleLucille
Michele AbramsAnn Marie
Hayden TankWillie
Tippi HedrenDixie