Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- tender
- heartfelt
- witty
- family movie night
- reflective evening
What critics said
Critics generally found the fact-based story familiar but emotionally resonant, with Kevin Hart's affable dramatic performance and the supporting cast providing warmth.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Matt raises his baby daughter alone after his wife's death shortly after childbirth.
The film combines Matt's bereavement and parenting struggles with social-comedy situations and Kevin Hart's comic persona.
The story acknowledges bereavement, arguments, and the pressures of solo parenting while maintaining a tender, accessible tone.
Matt's identity and capabilities develop through the sustained responsibility of bringing up Maddy.
Films like Fatherhood, and why
The Pursuit of Happyness
shared themes of single parenthood, grief, family responsibility, and emotionally accessible comedy-drama
Kramer vs. Kramer
shared focus on parental devotion, everyday family strain, and a warm but bittersweet dramatic tone
Instructions Not Included
shared balance of sincere fatherhood themes, social comedy, and an uplifting mainstream sensibility
Movie Details
- Director
- Paul Weitz
- Release Date
- 2021-06-18
- Runtime
- 109 min
- Rating
- 7.5 / 10 (1572)
Cast
- Kevin Hart
- Melody Hurd
- Alfre Woodard
- DeWanda Wise
- Lil Rel Howery
- Anthony Carrigan
- Deborah Ayorinde
- Thedra Porter
- Frankie Faison
- Paul Reiser
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- 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 Fatherhood about?
- After losing his wife just after their daughter’s birth, a grieving father learns to navigate single parenthood with humor, vulnerability, and determination.
- What is Fatherhood like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Fatherhood as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Fatherhood violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Fatherhood.
- What did critics think of Fatherhood?
- Critics generally found the fact-based story familiar but emotionally resonant, with Kevin Hart's affable dramatic performance and the supporting cast providing warmth.
- Which films are like Fatherhood?
- Films with a similar feel include The Pursuit of Happyness, Kramer vs. Kramer, and Instructions Not Included.
- How long is Fatherhood?
- Fatherhood runs 109 minutes.
- Where can I watch Fatherhood?
- In United States, Fatherhood streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
