Like Father

As Rachel (Kristen Bell) takes her final breaths of independence before exchanging vows with her fiancé, the sounds of the processional music fade into the background as she reluctantly hangs up from a work call and stashes her phone in her bouquet. With the officiant – none other than her demanding boss – watching intently, Rachel's phone makes its escape, dropping out of the bouquet like a ticking time bomb, foreshadowing the impending collapse of her wedding plans. The groom's realization that he'll never truly be able to escape the gravitational pull of her job is the final nail in the coffin, as he calls off the ceremony.

In the aftermath, Rachel finds herself reunited with her estranged father, Harry (Kelsey Grammer), who has been absent from her life since she was just five years old. As they both struggle to come to terms with the unexpected turn of events, Harry seizes the opportunity to reconnect with his daughter and offers a guiding hand as they navigate their newfound freedom.

The next day, Rachel attempts to put on a brave face and dive back into her high-pressure job, but it's clear that she's still reeling from the fallout. Sent packing by her boss, Rachel turns to drink in an effort to numb her emotions, only to find herself reunited with Harry at the local watering hole. As they spend the night drowning their sorrows, they stumble upon a drunken decision to salvage their pre-booked Caribbean honeymoon cruise and make the most of their unexpected adventure.

As they set sail across the crystal-clear waters, the initial excitement and novelty wear off, replaced by the harsh reality of being stuck in close quarters with someone who's not exactly the ideal companion. However, as Harry and Rachel embark on a series of misadventures, share umbrella-clad cocktails, and engage in some much-needed soul-searching, they begin to form an unlikely bond.

For Harry, this journey serves as a chance at redemption – a way to make amends for his past mistakes and reconnect with the daughter he's been absent from for so long. As they navigate the choppy waters of their relationship, it becomes clear that both Harry and Rachel are struggling with the same issues: an addiction to work and a deep-seated fear of missing out on life.

As they mingle with their fellow passengers – including a couple who've abandoned the rat race in favor of a more fulfilling existence as hippie organic potato chip makers – Harry and Rachel begin to find common ground. They bond with their dinner table companions: a young couple, a pair celebrating 50 years of marriage, and a newlywed duo struggling to adjust to married life.

But it's not until they stumble upon a secluded waterfall that the full weight of their mistakes becomes apparent. As Rachel reaches for her phone – now nothing more than a symbol of her all-consuming workaholic tendencies – Harry gently takes it from her and sets it adrift in the water, prompting Rachel to confront the harsh reality that she's been missing out on life.

As the weight of reality settles upon her, Rachel's tranquility is disrupted by an unsettling phone call from a debt collection agency at her workplace. The news that Harry, her acquaintance, has hit rock bottom and is now facing bankruptcy sends shockwaves through their relationship. Her initial assumption, fueled by misdirected anger, is that Harry has come to her with hat in hand, seeking financial assistance. However, as the truth slowly unfolds, Rachel discovers that Harry's troubles are rooted in a deeper sense of isolation and regret following the passing of his business partner Gabe. The gravity of their situation becomes apparent as Harry reveals that he is taking steps to rectify his financial woes and will soon be relocating to Los Angeles. With their relationship on shaky ground, Harry makes it clear that he has come to rekindle their connection, not merely seek a handout. As the cruise draws to a close, Rachel's ire dissipates, replaced by a renewed sense of empathy and understanding for her former acquaintance.

In the aftermath of the cruise, Rachel throws herself into her work at the advertising agency, seemingly forgetting the valuable lessons she has learned along the way. However, it is not until the very end that she experiences a profound breakthrough. Rather than simply rehashing old patterns, Rachel seizes the opportunity to realign her priorities and make amends by honoring her promise to Harry. With a newfound sense of purpose, Rachel redirects a planned trip to meet with their key upstate client in Los Angeles, this time for a noble reason: helping her father relocate as promised.