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Dad’s Week Off (1997): Cast

Dad’s Week Off (1997) movie poster

Dad’s Week Off is a 1997 comedy directed by Neal Israel, starring Henry Winkler as Jack Potter, Olivia d'Abo and Will Sasso. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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Dad’s Week Off (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Neal Israel
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
Studio
Showtime Networks
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dad’s Week Off About?

The premise of Dad’s Week Off without spoilers.

Henry Winkler plays Jack, a frazzled computer salesman stuck selling a defective product while his kids drive him mad. When his wife takes the children camping, he expects peace—but a chaotic week begins after a party‑loving coworker introduces him to Cherice, an unpredictable manicurist. From cake‑baking to high‑speed police chases, Cherice turns Jack’s dull routine into a nonstop, zany adventure that keeps the laughs rolling.

Dad’s Week Off Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • female nudity
  • female topless nudity
  • national lampoon series
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Cast & crew

Dad’s Week Off Cast & Characters

Henry Winkler leads the cast as Jack Potter, with Olivia d'Abo as Cherice and Will Sasso as Pete. Directed by Neal Israel; 29 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Dad’s Week Off

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From the director

More from Neal Israel

More films directed by Neal Israel, best-rated first: Bachelor Party, Moving Violations, Holiday Reunion and The Brady Bunch in the White House.

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Cars

Cars in Dad’s Week Off

19 cars on screen, including the 1969 Oldsmobile 442 and the 1980 Cadillac Sedan DeVille.

All 19 cars
  • 1969 Oldsmobile 442 in Dad’s Week Off 1969 Oldsmobile 442 Main role
  • 1980 Cadillac Sedan DeVille in Dad’s Week Off 1980 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Important role
  • 1987 Chevrolet Caprice in Dad’s Week Off 1987 Chevrolet Caprice Important role
  • 1993 Nissan Pathfinder in Dad’s Week Off 1993 Nissan Pathfinder Important role
Details

Dad’s Week Off Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Descansa como puedas” and “Отпуската на татко”.

Also known as
  • Descansa como puedas
  • Отпуската на татко

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FAQ

Dad’s Week Off FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Dad’s Week Off, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dad’s Week Off?

Dad’s Week Off runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Dad’s Week Off released?

Dad’s Week Off was released on March 29, 1997.

Who directed Dad’s Week Off?

Dad’s Week Off was directed by Neal Israel.

More films by Neal Israel

Who is in the cast of Dad’s Week Off?

Dad’s Week Off stars Henry Winkler as Jack Potter, Olivia d'Abo as Cherice and Will Sasso as Pete, among 29 credited actors.

Does Dad’s Week Off have a post-credit scene?

No. Dad’s Week Off has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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