Like Father
Seen it?2018 | 103 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (46% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.2 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 loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
When a workaholic young executive is left at the altar, she ends up on her Caribbean honeymoon cruise with the last person she ever expected: her estranged and equally workaholic father. The two depart as strangers, but over the course of a few hilarious adventures, a couple of umbrella-clad cocktails and a whole lot of soul-searching, they return with a renewed appreciation for family and life.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
46% on Rotten Tomatoes, 52 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 72K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lauren Miller Rogen
- Kristen BellRachel Hamilton
- Kelsey GrammerHarry Hamilton
- Seth RogenJeff
- Amber HodgkissGinny
- Zach AppelmanSteve
- Brittany RossAmy
- Alex PérezPorter
- Paul W. DownsJim
- Leonard OuztsDan
- Blaire BrooksBeth