Dad(1989)
Sometimes the greatest man you ever meet... is the first one.
Dad Synopsis
A busy executive learns during a meeting that his mother may be dying and rushes home to her side. He ends up being his father's caretaker and becomes closer to him than ever before. Estranged from his own son, the executive comes to realize what has been missing in his own life.
Dad (1989) is a drama film directed by Gary David Goldberg, released on October 27, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Jack Lemmon, Ted Danson, Ethan Hawke and Kevin Spacey. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 114 ratings.
- Director:
- Gary David Goldberg
- Writers:
- Gary David Goldberg, William Wharton
- Producers:
- Gary David Goldberg, Joseph Stern
- Cinematographer:
- Jan Kiesser
- Composer:
- James Horner
- Production:
- Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
- Budget:
- $19,000,000
- Revenue:
- $19,738,015
- Status:
- Released
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Dad Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jack Lemmon
as Jake Tremont
Ted Danson
as John Tremont
Ethan Hawke
as Billy
Kevin Spacey
as Mario
Olympia Dukakis
as Bette Tremont
Kathy Baker
as Annie
Zakes Mokae
as Dr. Chad
J.T. Walsh
as Dr. Santana
Peter Michael Goetz
as Dr. Ethridge
John Apicella
as Dr. Delibro
Richard McGonagle
as Victor Walton
- Art Frankel
Art Frankel
as DMV Instructor
Key crew
Directed by Gary David Goldberg, written by Gary David Goldberg and William Wharton, produced by Gary David Goldberg and Joseph Stern.
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Dad Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 114 ratings.
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Dad – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dad online?
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Dad (1989) 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 Dad?
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The main cast of Dad (1989) includes Jack Lemmon, Ted Danson, Ethan Hawke, Kevin Spacey and Olympia Dukakis. The film was directed by Gary David Goldberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dad released?
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Dad was released on October 27, 1989 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is Dad worth watching?
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Dad (1989) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 114 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Dad?
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Yes. The official Dad trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.