Delivery Man
An irresponsible sperm donor secretly enters the lives of his hundreds of biological children while trying to become dependable for the family he already has.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- warm
- sentimental
- witty
- lazy sunday
- feel good movie night
What critics said
Critics found the film sweet-natured and Vince Vaughn likable, but considered it a less effective, overly sentimental remake of the Canadian comedy Starbuck.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
David learns that his past as a sperm donor has made him the biological father of more than 500 children.
David begins as unreliable and indebted but gradually becomes more engaged with his children, family, girlfriend, and responsibilities.
The donor-conceived children seek to overturn David's confidentiality agreement through court proceedings.
David secretly visits and connects with individual donor-conceived children after reviewing information supplied by his lawyer.
Films like Delivery Man, and why
Starbuck
Shared feel good comedy, unexpected parenthood, personal responsibility, and a charmingly immature protagonist seeking redemption.
The Family Man
Shared ensemble comedy-drama tone, reluctant fatherhood, family responsibility, and emotional self-reinvention.
Knocked Up
Shared themes of irresponsible adulthood, impending parenthood, romantic uncertainty, and gradual emotional maturity.
Instant Family
Shared warm comedy-drama approach to unconventional family bonds and a flawed protagonist learning to care for others.
Movie Details
- Director
- Ken Scott
- Release Date
- 2013-10-10
- Runtime
- 105 min
- Rating
- 6.3 / 10 (1620)
Cast
- Vince Vaughn
- Cobie Smulders
- Chris Pratt
- Britt Robertson
- Jack Reynor
- Bobby Moynihan
- Andrzej Blumenfeld
- Simon Delaney
- Dave Patten
- Adam Chanler-Berat
Where to watch in United States
- 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 Delivery Man about?
- An irresponsible sperm donor secretly enters the lives of his hundreds of biological children while trying to become dependable for the family he already has.
- What is Delivery Man like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Delivery Man as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Delivery Man violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Delivery Man.
- What did critics think of Delivery Man?
- Critics found the film sweet-natured and Vince Vaughn likable, but considered it a less effective, overly sentimental remake of the Canadian comedy Starbuck.
- Which films are like Delivery Man?
- Films with a similar feel include Starbuck, The Family Man, Knocked Up, and Instant Family.
- How long is Delivery Man?
- Delivery Man runs 105 minutes.
- Where can I watch Delivery Man?
- In United States, Delivery Man is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
