Starbuck
An irresponsible Quebec man discovers he fathered hundreds of children and must decide whether biological connection can become genuine parenthood.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- warm
- tender
- lazy sunday
- feel good movie night
What critics said
Critics generally found the film an infectiously appealing and emotionally sincere comedy-drama whose writing balances absurdity with tenderness, though some faulted its momentum, realism, and resolution.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
David discovers that an old sperm-donor arrangement makes him the biological father of 533 children, transforming casual irresponsibility into a question of parental involvement.
At 42, David still lives like an adolescent until Valerie's pregnancy and the lawsuit involving his biological children force him to confront responsibility.
The children know their biological father only as Starbuck and file a class action lawsuit to determine who he is.
David's personal life becomes intertwined with 142 children seeking the identity of their father, alongside Valerie and his own family.
Films like Starbuck, and why
The Kids Are All Right
warm, sincere comedy-drama about an irresponsible adult forced into emotional responsibility through an unexpected family crisis
Instant Family
heartwarming comedy-drama balancing unconventional parenthood, family responsibility, and emotionally candid humor
The Intouchables
French-language comedy-drama mixing romantic complications, adult immaturity, and an expanding network of unconventional family relationships
About a Boy
amiable ensemble comedy that turns an unusual premise into a tender story about connection and personal growth
Movie Details
- Director
- Ken Scott
- Release Date
- 2011-07-27
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (492)
Cast
- Patrick Huard
- Julie Le Breton
- Antoine Bertrand
- Dominic Philie
- Marc Bélanger
- Igor Ovadis
- David Michaël
- Sarah-Jeanne Labrosse
- Sébastien René
- Laurent-Christophe De Ruelle
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Starbuck about?
- An irresponsible Quebec man discovers he fathered hundreds of children and must decide whether biological connection can become genuine parenthood.
- What is Starbuck like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Starbuck as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Starbuck violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Starbuck as mild.
- What did critics think of Starbuck?
- Critics generally found the film an infectiously appealing and emotionally sincere comedy-drama whose writing balances absurdity with tenderness, though some faulted its momentum, realism, and resolution.
- Which films are like Starbuck?
- Films with a similar feel include The Kids Are All Right, Instant Family, The Intouchables, and About a Boy.
- How long is Starbuck?
- Starbuck runs 103 minutes.
- Where can I watch Starbuck?
- In United States, Starbuck is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube.
