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Fatherhood
Fatherhood

Fatherhood

June 18, 2021
1h 49m
Drama
Comedy
Critics
85/100
Story
82/100
Acting
88/100
Cinematography
90/100
Soundtrack
80/100

A widowed new dad copes with doubts, fears, heartache and dirty diapers as he sets out to raise his daughter on his own. Inspired by a true story.

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Director
Paul Weitz
Cast
Kevin Hart, Melody Hurd, Alfre Woodard, DeWanda Wise, Lil Rel Howery, Anthony Carrigan, Deborah Ayorinde, Thedra Porter, Frankie Faison, Paul Reiser
Release Date
June 18, 2021
Production
Columbia Pictures, Higher Ground, Bron Studios, Temple Hill Entertainment, HartBeat Productions, Free Association

Rating Distribution

User Ratings

5 Stars65%
1235
4 Stars25%
475
3 Stars8%
152
2 Stars2%
38
1 Stars0%
0
Total: 1,900 ratings

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