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Release Date:
9 May 1997 (USA)
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Tagline:
The reason why some animals eat their young. more
Plot:
A woman cons two old boyfriends into searching for her runaway son by convincing both that they are the boy's father. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
1 nomination
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(4 articles)
An Overnight in Charles & Ray's Studio Among the Offerings at Eames Auction
(From Fast Company. 20 June 2009, 7:00 AM, PDT)
California Architectural Sites Threatened by Closing of State's Parks
(From Fast Company. 13 June 2009, 9:00 AM, PDT)
(From Fast Company. 20 June 2009, 7:00 AM, PDT)
California Architectural Sites Threatened by Closing of State's Parks
(From Fast Company. 13 June 2009, 9:00 AM, PDT)
User Comments:
Sure it could've been better, but it's still an enjoyable film
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Rated PG-13 for some sex-related humor and drug references.
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98 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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2.35 : 1 more
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Iceland:L |
USA:PG-13 (certificate #35280) |
South Korea:15 |
Argentina:Atp |
Finland:K-8 |
Germany:6 (w) |
Italy:T |
Netherlands:12 |
Singapore:PG |
Spain:13 |
UK:12 |
Brazil:Livre
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One of 2 1997 films to star Robin Williams, Billy Crystal and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, the other being Woody Allen's Deconstructing Harry (1997).
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Continuity: Towards the end, when Jack and Dale are looking through the album of baby pictures, Dale says, "I want that one," and begins removing the plastic sheet covering a 5x7-ish portrait with a blue background. Jack slaps his hand and says, "You can't do that." When they turn the page, the photo has changed to a mostly red, full-page sized image.
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Quotes:
Dale Putley:
Jack, look at this.
Jack Lawrence: It's money. I remember it from when I was single.
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Jack Lawrence: It's money. I remember it from when I was single.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in "HBO First Look: Father's Day (#4.1)" (1997)
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Soundtrack:
Cowboy Man
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When you put together the talents of Robin Williams and Billy Crystal, you bet your life people are gonna expect big things. I myself expected big things. The movie doesn't deliver on all levels. There are some badly written gags and lame dialogue ("He's having some problems with his testicles"). But throughout 80 % of the movie I was entertained and got a fair share of laughs. Naturally, Billy and Robin have incredible chemistry and I'm sure a lot of their stuff was ad-libbed. They just could've used a better script. Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandel wrote the great comedy "Mr. Saturday Night," so I did expect better from them. The two guys don't always seem secure with the material, and rightfully so, like with that lame running gag about "the whirl."
Nevertheless, "Fathers' Day" is a delightful comedy and it definitely has its moments. Some won't be as satisfied as others, but I myself was satisfied.
My score: 7 (out of 10)