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Too Young to Be a Dad (2002): Cast, Box Office & Where to Watch

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Too Young to Be a Dad is a 2002 drama directed by Éva Gárdos, starring Paul Dano as Matt Freeman, Kathy Baker and Terra Vnesa. It runs 2 hours and earned $352,463 worldwide. Stream it on Fawesome and Lifetime Movie Club.

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Too Young to Be a Dad (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Éva Gárdos
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
Studio
Jaffe/Braunstein Films
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Too Young to Be a Dad About?

The premise of Too Young to Be a Dad without spoilers.

When 15‑year‑old Matt Freeman discovers his girlfriend Francesca is pregnant, her family pushes for the baby to be put up for adoption. Matt initially accepts, but as fatherhood looms he begins to question whether giving the child away is right. The story is told from Matt’s perspective, following his struggle.

Too Young to Be a Dad Themes & Keywords

· 16 tags
  • adoption
  • decision
  • responsibility
  • f rated
  • shoplifting
  • pregnancy test
  • theft
  • teenage sex
  • medical examination
  • father figure
  • overprotective father
  • father son relationship
+4 more
  • teenage father
  • teenage boy
  • fatherhood
  • teen pregnancy
Where to watch

Where to Watch Too Young to Be a Dad

Stream it on Fawesome and Lifetime Movie Club. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Too Young to Be a Dad Cast & Characters

Paul Dano leads the cast as Matt Freeman, with Kathy Baker as Susan Freeman and Terra Vnesa as Alex Freeman. Directed by Éva Gárdos; 18 actors are credited in all.

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Box office

Too Young to Be a Dad Box Office

Too Young to Be a Dad grossed $352,463 worldwide.

2002 box office

Worldwide gross

$352.5K

International
$352.5K
Details

Too Young to Be a Dad Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Demasiado joven para ser padre” and “Trop jeune pour être père”.

Also known as
  • Demasiado joven para ser padre
  • Trop jeune pour être père

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FAQ

Too Young to Be a Dad FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office and post-credit scenes of Too Young to Be a Dad, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Too Young to Be a Dad?

Too Young to Be a Dad runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was Too Young to Be a Dad released?

Too Young to Be a Dad was released on June 10, 2002.

Who directed Too Young to Be a Dad?

Too Young to Be a Dad was directed by Éva Gárdos.

More films by Éva Gárdos

Who is in the cast of Too Young to Be a Dad?

Too Young to Be a Dad stars Paul Dano as Matt Freeman, Kathy Baker as Susan Freeman and Terra Vnesa as Alex Freeman, among 18 credited actors.

Where can I watch Too Young to Be a Dad?

In the US, Too Young to Be a Dad is streaming on Fawesome and Lifetime Movie Club (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Too Young to Be a Dad make at the box office?

Too Young to Be a Dad grossed $352,463 worldwide.

Does Too Young to Be a Dad have a post-credit scene?

No. Too Young to Be a Dad has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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