That's My Boy
Seen it?2012 | 116 min | Comedy
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 20% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences, 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 who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
- It picked up 2 Razzies, the "worst of the year" awards.
While in his teens, Donny fathered a son, Todd, and raised him as a single parent up until Todd's 18th birthday. Now, after not seeing each other for years, Todd's world comes crashing down when Donny resurfaces just before Todd's wedding.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
20% on Rotten Tomatoes, 31 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals. Plus: "Won" 2 Razzies, the "worst of the year" awards.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$70 million worldwide on a $70 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 499K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sean Anders
- Adam SandlerDonny Berger
- Andy SambergTodd Peterson
- Leighton MeesterJamie Martin
- Vanilla IceVanilla Ice
- Tony OrlandoSteve Spirou
- Will FortePhil
- Milo VentimigliaChad
- Susan SarandonMary McGarricle (Present Day)
- James CaanFather McNally
- Blake ClarkGerald