Fathers' Day(1997)
All she said was "My son is yours." Unfortunately, she said it to both of them.
Fathers' Day Synopsis
A woman cons two old boyfriends into searching for her runaway son by convincing both that they are the boy's father.
Fathers' Day (1997) is a comedy and family film directed by Ivan Reitman, released on May 9, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Nastassja Kinski. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 315 ratings.
- Director:
- Ivan Reitman
- Writers:
- Babaloo Mandel, Lowell Ganz, Francis Veber
- Producers:
- Joel Silver, Ivan Reitman
- Cinematographer:
- Stephen H. Burum
- Composer:
- James Newton Howard
- Production:
- Silver Pictures, Northern Lights Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget:
- $85,000,000
- Revenue:
- $36,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Fathers' Day (1997) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Fathers' Day before you stream it.
Fathers' Day Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robin Williams
as Dale Putley
Billy Crystal
as Jack Lawrence
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
as Carrie Lawrence
Nastassja Kinski
as Collette Andrews
Charlie Hofheimer
as Scott Andrews
Bruce Greenwood
as Bob Andrews
Dennis Burkley
as Calvin the Trucker
- Haylie Johnson
Haylie Johnson
as Nikki Trainor
Charles Rocket
as Russ Trainor
Patti D'Arbanville
as Shirley Trainor
Jared Harris
as Lee
Louis Lombardi
as Matt
Key crew
Directed by Ivan Reitman, written by Babaloo Mandel, Lowell Ganz and Francis Veber, produced by Joel Silver and Ivan Reitman.
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Fathers' Day Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 315 ratings.
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Fathers' Day – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fathers' Day online?
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Fathers' Day (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Fathers' Day?
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The main cast of Fathers' Day (1997) includes Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Nastassja Kinski and Charlie Hofheimer. The film was directed by Ivan Reitman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fathers' Day released?
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Fathers' Day was released on May 9, 1997 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Fathers' Day worth watching?
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Fathers' Day (1997) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 315 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Fathers' Day?
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Yes. The official Fathers' Day trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.