Daddy's Home (2015)

Stepdad, Brad Whitaker, is a radio host trying to get his stepchildren to love him and call him Dad. But his plans turn upside down when the biological father, Dusty Mayron, returns.

Director:

Sean Anders

Writers:

Brian Burns (screenplay), Sean Anders (screenplay)

Stars:

Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Linda Cardellini

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Will Ferrell	...	Brad Whitaker
Mark Wahlberg	...	Dusty Mayron
Linda Cardellini	...	Sara
Thomas Haden Church	...	Leo Holt
Scarlett Estevez	...	Megan
Owen Vaccaro	...	Dylan
Bobby Cannavale	...	Dr. Francisco
Hannibal Buress	...	Griff
Bill Burr	...	Jerry (Bully's Dad)
Jamie Denbo	...	Doris
Mark L. Young	...	Dental Hygienist
Matthew Paul Martinez	...	Pete (Recording Engineer)
Dave Davis	...	Panda Singer #1
James Harlon Palmer	...	Panda Singer #2
Riley Corbin	...	Hello Kitty Girl

Storyline

Stepfather, Brad Whitaker is hoping for his stepchildren to love him and treat him like a dad. All is going well until the biological father, Dusty Mayron shows up, then everything takes a toll. His stepchildren start putting him second and their father first, and now Dusty will have to learn what being a good dad is about and pains and struggles. Brad will also experience once again what it's like to be a stepdad.

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Plot Keywords:

biological father | dad | drinking | drunk | basketball hitting special needs child in the face | 

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Taglines:

This Christmas choose your Daddy

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Genres:

Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, crude and suggestive content, and for language

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 December 2015 (USA)

Also Known As:

World's Greatest Brad

Filming Locations:

Metairie, Louisiana, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$38,740,203 (USA) (25 December 2015)

Gross:

$150,098,255 (USA) (25 March 2016)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gary Sanchez Productions, Good Universe, Paramount Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

As told in the trailer, this is the second time Mark Wahlberg has been told to put a shirt on. It was first referenced when Steve Carell mentioned it in Date Night (2009).

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Goofs

When Sarah and Brad are in their bedroom talking Sarah is in bed and her tablet continues to change positions and locations while it's on the pillow each time the camera cuts to her.

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Quotes

Brad Whitaker: I mean, kids at the end of the day, they know who's been around and, holy balls!
[sees dusty]

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Connections

References Rhoda (1974)

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Soundtracks

Thunderstruck
Written by Angus Young & Malcolm Young
Performed by AC/DC
Courtesy of Columbia Records
By arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

User Reviews

A very funny movie!

"Daddy's Home" was a very enjoyable movie to watch! The mix of polar opposites Will Ferrell and Mark Walhberg was almost perfect. Ferrell plays the wimpy, goody two-shoes husband who is desperately trying to keep his wife and step-kids together as a family. Wahlberg plays the charismatic and tough guy ex-husband/biological father looking to win back his family at almost any cost. The beautiful Linda Cardellini plays Sara the wife/ex-wife who is caught in the hilarious tug of war between her two suitors. While the plot is somewhat predictable, the humor is fresh and so very enjoyable! If you're looking for an hour and a half of laughs, look no further and go see this enjoyable movie. However, you might want to leave the younger kids at home for this one because of sexual innuendo and language.