Dad
Sometimes the greatest man you ever meet... is the first one.
19891h 57m6.4(114 votes)
Drama
Synopsis
A busy executive learns during a meeting that his mother may be dying and rushes home to her side. He ends up being his father's caretaker and becomes closer to him than ever before. Estranged from his own son, the executive comes to realize what has been missing in his own life.
Dad (1989) is a drama film directed by Gary David Goldberg. It stars Jack Lemmon, Ted Danson, and Ethan Hawke. The film runs for 1 hour 57 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.4 out of 10 from 114 votes.
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Director
Gary David Goldberg
Cast
Jack Lemmon
Jake Tremont
Ted Danson
John Tremont
Ethan Hawke
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Kevin Spacey
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Olympia Dukakis
Bette Tremont
Kathy Baker
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Who stars in Dad?
Dad stars Jack Lemmon, Ted Danson, Ethan Hawke, and Kevin Spacey, and was directed by Gary David Goldberg.
How long is Dad?
Dad has a runtime of 1 hour 57 minutes.
When did Dad come out?
Dad was released in 1989.
What genre is Dad?
Dad is a drama film.
Is Dad worth watching?
Dad holds an average audience score of 6.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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