Daddy's Little Girls (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Daddy's Little Girls is a 2007 romantic drama directed by Tyler Perry, starring Idris Elba, Gabrielle Union and Tracee Ellis Ross. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $31.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 25% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Tyler Perry
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lionsgate
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Daddy's Little Girls About?
The premise of Daddy's Little Girls without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Monty, a hardworking mechanic, struggles to care for his three young daughters following a difficult custody dispute. Determined to be a present father, he seeks the assistance of Julia, a successful lawyer, to fight for his parental rights. As they work together, a strong connection forms between Monty, his daughters, and Julia, but they must navigate complex challenges and differing perspectives to preserve the family’s unity.
Daddy's Little Girls Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- three word title
- written by director
- african american protagonist
- family relationships
- working class
- abusive mother
- prostitute
- gangster
- court
- cheating husband
- mechanic
- new job
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- fired from a job
- sermon
- female friendship
- telephone call
- cell phone
- hospital
- judge
- custody hearing
- date
- child custody
- hug
- money problems
- court hearing
- single woman
- shared bed
- principal's office
- beating
- intimidation
- dancing
- nightclub
- bar
- blues club
- drunken woman
- birthday
- driver
- vomiting
- chinese takeout
- family dinner
- garage
- drug dealer
- single father
- lawyer
- punctuation in title
- apostrophe in title
- actress shares first name with character
- church
- wrongful conviction
- restaurant
Daddy's Little Girls Cast
Idris Elba leads the cast, with Gabrielle Union and Tracee Ellis Ross. Directed by Tyler Perry.
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Director Tyler Perry
More from Tyler Perry
More films directed by Tyler Perry, best-rated first: A Jazzman's Blues, For Colored Girls, Why Did I Get Married? and Acrimony.
Daddy's Little Girls Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Daddy's Little Girls 25% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.9/10.
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IMDb 5.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 25% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 81%
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Metacritic 49 Metascore
User score 5.5
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TMDB 69% User score
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Daddy's Little Girls Plot Summary
What happens in Daddy's Little Girls from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the vibrant neighborhood of Edgewood, Atlanta, mechanic Monty James (Idris Elba) leads a quiet life, working diligently under the guidance of Willie, all while nurturing dreams of one day owning his own auto shop. Monty’s three daughters—Sierra, Lauryn, and China—live with their grandmother, Kat, who offers them support despite her own passing. Before she left this world, Kat entrusted Monty with the important task of looking after the girls, as their mother, Jennifer, is preoccupied with her boyfriend Joe, a dangerous drug dealer.
After attending Kat’s funeral, the tumult begins when Jennifer reappears with Joe and his entourage, attempting to wrestle her daughters away from Monty. However, Aunt Rita steps in just in time to thwart her plans. Unfazed, Jennifer vows to claim full custody of her children.
Full summary
The whole story of Daddy's Little Girls, scene by scene
Daddy's Little Girls Box Office
Daddy's Little Girls grossed $31.6 million worldwide. $31.4 million came from the US and Canada and $242,265 (1%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$31.6M
- US & Canada
- $31.4M
- International
- $242.3K
Daddy's Little Girls Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Daddy's Little Girls.
How Well Do You Know Daddy's Little Girls?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Monty's profession?
Cars in Daddy's Little Girls
12 cars on screen, including the 1983 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan.
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2005 Chrysler 300 Minor role -
1994 Honda Accord Minor role
Daddy's Little Girls Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Tyler Perry's Daddy's Little Girls” and “הילדות הקטנות של אבא”.
- Also known as
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- Tyler Perry's Daddy's Little Girls
- הילדות הקטנות של אבא
- Moje córki
- Папина дочка
- Por Uma Vida Melhor
- Apu boldogsága
- Τα κορίτσια του βαβα
- As Garotinhas do Papai
- Момичетата на татко
- Totul pentru fetele mele
- 爸爸的女儿们
- 대디즈 리틀 걸스
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- Una película de Tyler Perry: Las niñas de papá
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Daddy's Little Girls FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Daddy's Little Girls, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Daddy's Little Girls?
Daddy's Little Girls runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Daddy's Little Girls released?
Daddy's Little Girls was released on February 14, 2007.
Who directed Daddy's Little Girls?
Daddy's Little Girls was directed by Tyler Perry.
More films by Tyler Perry Who is in the cast of Daddy's Little Girls?
Daddy's Little Girls stars Idris Elba, Gabrielle Union and Tracee Ellis Ross.
How much did Daddy's Little Girls make at the box office?
Daddy's Little Girls grossed $31.6 million worldwide ($31.4 million domestic, $242,265 international).
How is Daddy's Little Girls rated?
Daddy's Little Girls has 5.9/10 on IMDb, 25% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Does Daddy's Little Girls have a post-credit scene?
No. Daddy's Little Girls has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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