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About My Father

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2023 | 90 min | Comedy

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With just 36% on Rotten Tomatoes and a box office loss, 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 30 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

Encouraged by his girlfriend Ellie, Sebastian and his Italian immigrant father, Salvo, spend the 4th of July weekend with her wealthy and exceedingly eccentric family. The gathering soon develops into a culture clash, allowing father and son to discover the true meaning of family.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    36% on Rotten Tomatoes, 39 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.0 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $18 million worldwide on a $29 million budget; spent 2 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 157K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Laura Terruso

  • Sebastian ManiscalcoSebastian Maniscalco
  • Robert De NiroSalvo Maniscalco
  • Leslie BibbEllie Collins
  • Anders HolmWilliam 'Lucky' Collins XIII
  • David RascheWilliam 'Bill' Collins XII
  • Brett DierDoug Collins
  • Kim CattrallSen. Tigger MacArthur (Collins)
  • Arielle PrepetitMichelle
  • Adan James CarrilloYoung Sebastian
  • Colby ShinnBrett