Dad
"Sometimes the greatest man you ever meet... is the first one."
Originally released in 1989. Dad is a drama film. directed by Gary David Goldberg.
Starring Jack Lemmon, Ted Danson, and Ethan Hawke
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 27, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (110 votes)
Budget
$19M
Production budget
Box Office
$19.7M
1.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $19,000,000
- Revenue
- $19,738,015
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- Amblin Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dad about?
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...
Who directed Dad?
Dad was directed by Gary David Goldberg.
How long is Dad?
Dad has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was Dad released?
Dad was released on October 27, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dad?
The main cast of Dad includes Jack Lemmon, Ted Danson, Ethan Hawke, Kevin Spacey, Olympia Dukakis.
Is Dad worth watching?
Dad has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 110 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.