Fathers' Day
1997, English. Directed by Ivan Reitman.
All she said was "My son is yours." Unfortunately, she said it to both of them.
A woman cons two old boyfriends into searching for her runaway son by convincing both that they are the boy's father.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Fathers' Day isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Ivan ReitmanDirector
- Robin WilliamsDale Putley
- Billy CrystalJack Lawrence
- Julia Louis-DreyfusCarrie Lawrence
- Nastassja KinskiCollette Andrews
- Charlie HofheimerScott Andrews
- Bruce GreenwoodBob Andrews
- Dennis BurkleyCalvin the Trucker
- Haylie JohnsonNikki Trainor
- Charles RocketRuss Trainor
- Patti D'ArbanvilleShirley Trainor
- Jared HarrisLee
- Louis LombardiMatt
Details
- Released
- 9 May 1997
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Babaloo Mandel, Lowell Ganz
- Budget
- $85M
- Box office
- $36M
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What Fathers' Day is based on
Fathers' Day is based on Les Compères, a 1983 film.
Film · 1983
Les Compères
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Fathers' Day: quick answers
Is Fathers' Day worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.5/10 from 322 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Fathers' Day?
Fathers' Day runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does Fathers' Day have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Fathers' Day. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Fathers' Day parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Fathers' Day is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Fathers' Day on?
Fathers' Day isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Fathers' Day?
If you liked Fathers' Day, try 3 Men and a Little Lady, Thunderstruck, Little Big League.
Who directed Fathers' Day?
Fathers' Day (1997) was directed by Ivan Reitman and stars Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
What is Fathers' Day based on?
Fathers' Day is based on Les Compères, a 1983 film.