Dad (1989): Ratings, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
Dad is a 1989 comedy drama. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes and earned $27.5 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) at the Golden Globes 1990. Critics gave it 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 57m (117 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dad About?
The premise of Dad without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A man's life is upended when he's called upon to care for his aging father. As he navigates the challenges of providing care, he reconnects with family members and confronts his own values. Through this experience, he rediscovers the importance of family bonds and gains a deeper understanding of his father's life and the wisdom that comes with age, leading to a heartwarming and often humorous exploration of intergenerational relationships.
Dad Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- dementia
- dying father
- grieving son
- father son bonding
- family relationships
- lemmon and spacey
- airport
- heart attack
- playing catch
- coma
- delusion
- terminal illness
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- memory
- hospital
- father son relationship
- death of father
- based on novel
- independent film
Where to Watch Dad
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Dad Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Dad 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Metacritic 43 Metascore
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TMDB 63% User score
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Dad Plot Summary
What happens in Dad from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jake, at the age of 78, is gently roused from sleep by his devoted wife, Bette, who diligently prepares his clothes for the day, assists him at breakfast, and accompanies him on a grocery trip. However, tragedy strikes when Bette suffers a heart attack in the store. Meanwhile, their son John is preoccupied with his business matters until he receives a concerning call from his sister, Annie, about their mother’s condition.
Full summary
The whole story of Dad, scene by scene
Dad Box Office
Dad grossed $27.5 million worldwide. $22.1 million came from the US and Canada and $5.4 million (20%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$27.5M
- US & Canada
- $22.1M
- International
- $5.4M
Dad Awards & Nominations
Dad earned 1 award nomination, including Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) at the Golden Globes 1990.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Golden Globes 1990 1 nomination- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) – Jack Lemmon
Dad Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Dad ≣ 1989 ≣ Trailer
How Well Do You Know Dad?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What health crisis does Bette experience while shopping?
Cars in Dad
11 cars on screen, including the 1963 Rambler Classic and the 1980 Volkswagen Vanagon T3 Typ 2.
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1963 Rambler Classic Important role -
1980 Volkswagen Vanagon T3 Typ 2 Minor role -
1978 Chevrolet El Camino Background role -
1973 Datsun 240Z Background role
Dad Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Dad - Papà” and “Папа”.
- Also known as
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- Dad - Papà
- Папа
- Mi padre
- Mon père
- Drága papa
- Meu Pai
- Uma Lição de Vida
- 아버지의 황혼
- Tato
- 晩秋
- Táta
- El meu pare
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- 吾爱吾父
- Тато
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Movies Like Dad
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Father, Father and I Love My Dad.
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Dad FAQ: Where to Watch, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, where to watch, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Dad, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dad?
Dad runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was Dad released?
Dad was released on November 10, 1989.
Where can I watch Dad?
In the US, Dad is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Dad make at the box office?
Dad grossed $27.5 million worldwide ($22.1 million domestic, $5.4 million international).
How is Dad rated?
Dad has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 43 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Was Dad nominated for any awards?
Dad received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Dad have a post-credit scene?
No. Dad has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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