Daddy's Home
A well-meaning stepfather faces a charismatic biological dad in an escalating contest for his stepchildren's love.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- irreverent
- warm
- breezy
- family movie night
- lazy sunday
What critics said
Critics generally agreed that Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg share strong comedic chemistry, but found the film short on fresh jokes and underdeveloped satirical potential.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Brad Whitaker and Dusty Mayron compete for the affection and loyalty of Brad's stepchildren.
Brad's dependable domestic parenting is repeatedly contrasted with Dusty's more charismatic and risk-taking approach.
Brad's attempts to establish himself as a dad repeatedly produce awkward setbacks within the household and wider community.
The plot centers on a functioning stepfamily destabilized by the arrival of an estranged biological father.
Films like Daddy's Home, and why
The Other Guys
shared family comedy, paternal rivalry, and broad physical humor
Instant Family
shared stepfamily conflict, awkward domestic comedy, and sentimental reconciliation
Elf
shared competitive fatherhood, exaggerated masculinity, and mainstream holiday comedy
Step Brothers
shared Will Ferrell ensemble comedy, immature rivalry, and escalating comic set pieces
Movie Details
- Director
- Sean Anders
- Release Date
- 2015-12-25
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (3526)
Cast
- Will Ferrell
- Mark Wahlberg
- Linda Cardellini
- Thomas Haden Church
- Scarlett Estevez
- Owen Vaccaro
- Bobby Cannavale
- Hannibal Buress
- Bill Burr
- Jamie Denbo
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Starz Apple TV channel
- Rent
- JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, FlixFling, Spectrum On Demand
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Daddy's Home about?
- A well-meaning stepfather faces a charismatic biological dad in an escalating contest for his stepchildren's love.
- What is Daddy's Home like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Daddy's Home as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Daddy's Home violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Daddy's Home.
- What did critics think of Daddy's Home?
- Critics generally agreed that Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg share strong comedic chemistry, but found the film short on fresh jokes and underdeveloped satirical potential.
- Which films are like Daddy's Home?
- Films with a similar feel include The Other Guys, Instant Family, Elf, and Step Brothers.
- How long is Daddy's Home?
- Daddy's Home runs 96 minutes.
- Where can I watch Daddy's Home?
- In United States, Daddy's Home streams on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Starz Apple TV channel.
