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My Father the Hero

  • 19941994
  • PGPG
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
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Gérard Depardieu, Katherine Heigl, and Dalton James in My Father the Hero (1994)
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A teenage girl on vacation in the Bahamas with her divorced father tries to impress a potential boyfriend by saying that her father is actually her lover.A teenage girl on vacation in the Bahamas with her divorced father tries to impress a potential boyfriend by saying that her father is actually her lover.A teenage girl on vacation in the Bahamas with her divorced father tries to impress a potential boyfriend by saying that her father is actually her lover.

IMDb RATING
5.5/10
11K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,825
4,150
  • Director
    • Steve Miner
  • Writers
    • Gérard Lauzier(screenplay "Mon père, ce héros")
    • Francis Veber(screenplay)
    • Charlie Peters(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Gérard Depardieu
    • Katherine Heigl
    • Dalton James
Top credits
  • Director
    • Steve Miner
  • Writers
    • Gérard Lauzier(screenplay "Mon père, ce héros")
    • Francis Veber(screenplay)
    • Charlie Peters(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Gérard Depardieu
    • Katherine Heigl
    • Dalton James
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 46User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
    • 42Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Gérard Depardieu, Katherine Heigl, and Dalton James in My Father the Hero (1994)
    Gérard Depardieu, Katherine Heigl, and Dalton James in My Father the Hero (1994)
    Gérard Depardieu, Katherine Heigl, and Dalton James in My Father the Hero (1994)
    My Father the Hero (1994)
    Katherine Heigl and Dalton James in My Father the Hero (1994)
    Gérard Depardieu, Katherine Heigl, and Dalton James in My Father the Hero (1994)
    Katherine Heigl in My Father the Hero (1994)
    Gérard Depardieu and Katherine Heigl in My Father the Hero (1994)
    Gérard Depardieu and Katherine Heigl in My Father the Hero (1994)
    Katherine Heigl in My Father the Hero (1994)

    Top cast

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    Gérard Depardieu
    Gérard Depardieu
    • Andreas Andre
    Katherine Heigl
    Katherine Heigl
    • Nicoleas Nicole
    Dalton James
    Dalton James
    • Benas Ben
    Lauren Hutton
    Lauren Hutton
    • Meganas Megan
    Faith Prince
    Faith Prince
    • Dianaas Diana
    Stephen Tobolowsky
    Stephen Tobolowsky
    • Mikeas Mike
    Ann Hearn
    Ann Hearn
    • Stellaas Stella
    Robyn Peterson
    Robyn Peterson
    • Dorisas Doris
    Frank Renzulli
    Frank Renzulli
    • Fredas Fred
    Manny Jacobs
    • Raymondas Raymond
    Jeffrey Chea
    • Pabloas Pablo…
    Stephen Burrows
    Stephen Burrows
    • Hakimas Hakim
    Mike Robinson
    • Tomas Tom
    Robert Miner
    • Mr. Porteras Mr. Porter
    Betty Miner
    • Mrs. Porteras Mrs. Porter
    Roberto Escobar
    Roberto Escobar
    • Albertoas Alberto
    Yusef Bulos
    Yusef Bulos
    • Cab Driveras Cab Driver
    Stacey Williamson
    • Airport Bartenderas Airport Bartender
    • Director
      • Steve Miner
    • Writers
      • Gérard Lauzier(screenplay "Mon père, ce héros")
      • Francis Veber(screenplay)
      • Charlie Peters(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Andre (Gérard Depardieu), a Frenchman divorced from his American wife takes his teenage daughter, Nicole (Katherine Heigl), on vacation with him. She's desperate to appear as a woman and not a girl, so in order to impress a local boy, she makes up more and more ridiculous stories, starting with Andre being her lover. Andre is desperate to make Nicole happy and so plays along with her crazy games, and the stories they make up get increasingly bizzare. —Rob Hartill
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    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • Fathers have just one problem with raising their daughters. They grow up!
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for language and elements of sensuality
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Gérard Depardieu is an accomplished pianist, and played live during this movie.
    • Goofs
      When the father is waiting up for Nicole, he sees her walking towards the house. He runs to the couch to pretend he was already asleep. When he kicks off his shoes, one lands on the floor by the couch while the other appears to bounce off the table onto the floor on the far side of the table. We see Nicole walk in. Then when we see the father again, the straps of one of his shoes can be seen on the table by the ashtray.
    • Quotes

      Andre: Look at the Goddamn moon! It's glorious!

    • Alternate versions
      In the US theatrical release, the bathing suite worn by Katherine Heigl, which was originally a thong, was digitally altered to cover her rear because it was thought American audiences would balk at such a young girl wearing such a thing.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: My Father the Hero/Ace Ventura: Pet Detective/Romeo Is Bleeding/Gunmen/Tombstone (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Back to the Island
      Written by Ronnie Butler and Eddie Rolle
      Performed by Baha Men (as The Baha Men)
      Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp./Big Beat Records
      By arrangement with Warner Special Products

    User reviews46

    Review
    Top review
    "Thank Heaven" ... for this wild comedy!
    This is a great comedy and I recommend it to many viewers. The most hilarious scene in my opinion is when Depardieu is playing the piano in a bar; he doesn't know that his daughter is trying to pass him off as her boyfriend, and he's singing "Thank Heaven for Little Girls" ... all the patrons except for one woman walk out in disgust, thinking he's a child molester! That scene is absolutely priceless and will leave you splitting your sides, guaranteed.
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    • mirok
    • Aug 30, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 4, 1994 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Kıskanç Babam
    • Filming locations
      • One and Only Ocean Club, Paradise Island, Bahamas
    • Production companies
      • Touchstone Pictures
      • Cité Films
      • DD Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $25,479,558
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,645,251
      • Feb 6, 1994
    • Gross worldwide
      • $25,479,558
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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