Father Figures
Twin brothers embark on a chaotic search for their biological father, uncovering uncomfortable truths about family, identity, and their own fractured bond.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- irreverent
- awkward
- witty
- casual movie night
- road trip comedy marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly regarded the film as a stale, low-impact r-rated comedy whose familiar premise and outdated humor failed to generate sustained laughs.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Kyle and Peter leave home and travel through Florida while searching for the biological father they never knew.
The brothers pursue Terry Bradshaw and other possible fathers before realizing the evidence does not fit.
The twins' investigation exposes tensions between Kyle and Peter as well as Peter's damaged relationship with his teenage son.
The central journey begins when Helen admits she cannot identify which man fathered the twins.
Films like Father Figures, and why
The Hangover
Shared r-rated family comedy, dysfunctional male relationships, and emotionally awkward reconciliation.
Due Date
Shared crude comedy, road-trip structure, mismatched male pairings, and escalating misadventure.
The Guilt Trip
Shared search for an absent parent, sentimental family themes, and broad ensemble humor.
Movie Details
- Director
- Lawrence Sher
- Release Date
- 2017-12-21
- Runtime
- 113 min
- Rating
- 5.8 / 10 (701)
Cast
- Owen Wilson
- Ed Helms
- J.K. Simmons
- Katt Williams
- Terry Bradshaw
- Ving Rhames
- Christopher Walken
- Glenn Close
- Katie Aselton
- Retta
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, 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 Father Figures about?
- Twin brothers embark on a chaotic search for their biological father, uncovering uncomfortable truths about family, identity, and their own fractured bond.
- What is Father Figures like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Father Figures as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Father Figures violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Father Figures.
- What did critics think of Father Figures?
- Critics broadly regarded the film as a stale, low-impact r-rated comedy whose familiar premise and outdated humor failed to generate sustained laughs.
- Which films are like Father Figures?
- Films with a similar feel include The Hangover, Due Date, and The Guilt Trip.
- How long is Father Figures?
- Father Figures runs 113 minutes.
- Where can I watch Father Figures?
- In United States, Father Figures is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand.
