Fatherhood

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  • Clip: Wake Up, Daddy
  • Clip: Lullaby

Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Paul Weitz

Producer:

Marty Bowen, Kevin Hart, Peter Kiernan

Writer:

Paul Weitz, Dana Stevens

Release Date:

Jun 18, 2021

Runtime:

1hr 49m

Synopsis

A father brings up his baby girl as a single dad after the unexpected death of his wife who died a day after their daughter's birth.

Cast

  • Kevin Hart
  • Alfre Woodard
  • Lil Rel Howery
  • DeWanda Wise
  • Anthony Carrigan
  • Melody Hurd
  • Paul Reiser
  • Deborah Ayorinde
  • Holly Gauthier-Frankel
  • Ellen David

Letterboxd User Reviews

3.2
143.3K
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RATINGS 253 FANS
3.2
  • Jun 18, 2021

    two things I want to tell you about this, 1. I love Kevin Hart (even more when he comes with The Rock). 2. This movie is Funny, Emotional, Inspiring and God I loved it so much. I watched 3 movies on the day but this movie made my day. It felt very close to my HART.…

    392 Likes
    Vishwas Verma 🟠🟢🔵
    Vishwas Verma 🟠🟢🔵
    Aug 14, 2026

    Kevin Hart takes a break from being Kevin Hart, and quite surprisingly it works. Am a big fan of his comic roles, but it was refreshing to see him play something like this, as restrained n emotional. The father-daughter relationship is the heart of the movie, and young…

    155 Likes
    Michael James
    Michael James
    Jun 28, 2021

    A movie that's tough from the start, With Kevin in a different part. Going for change, Showing his range, Because he wants to be Kevin Heart.

    211 Likes
    JBird
    JBird
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    Jun 17, 2021

    This movie felt like it was 3 hours.  So repetitive.  Jokes did not land.  Lil Rel Howery outshined Kevin Hart.  Go watch The Upside if you want a solid dramatic performance from Hart.  Did I mention this was long?

    163 Likes
    manda
    manda
    Jun 15, 2021

    👍🏻68% YouTube review - Click HERE 2021 list - Click HERE A father brings up his baby girl as a single dad after the unexpected death of his wife who died a day after their daughter's birth.This is a genuinely sweet attempt at changing the perception of Kevin Hart as an…

    157 Likes
    Austin Burke
    Austin Burke
    Jun 22, 2025

    this is so cute why is everyone hating

    138 Likes
    Aurora ౨ৎ
    Aurora ౨ৎ
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    Jun 20, 2021

    i'm so glad kevin hart isn't my dad

    112 Likes
    tobias (:
    tobias (:
    Jun 22, 2021

    It's good to see Kevin Hart doing something slightly different then his usual funny comedy style. This flick shows his multiple acting skills which is nice and refreshing. Still a funny movie but more on the drama side. Definitely worth watching.

    107 Likes
    Voltron 2005
    Voltron 2005
    Jun 18, 2021

    white directors really just have too much time on they hands, they really think the answer to telling Black stories is to replace the characters in a white man's autobiography with Black people?? this is a hollow shell of a film—an empty vessel carrying valueless…

    104 Likes
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Metacritic

53
metacritic
Based on 18 Critics
6.3

USER SCORE (40)

Generally favorable reviews based on 40 Reviews
63
Jun 18, 2021

There is virtually nothing here we haven’t seen in a dozen similar movies, particularly that “Kramer vs. Kramer” parenting arc (one parental “indulgence” leads to disaster, etc.). But it’s perfectly watchable, maybe even for the entire family. Just keep a finger on the “mute” button whenever Lil Rel opens his mouth.

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Metacritic review by Roger Moore
Roger Moore
Movie Nation
50
Jun 18, 2021

Fatherhood is at its best and most watchable when it’s just Hart and Hurd onscreen. Matt and Maddy’s undeniable and reciprocated love for one another radiates from the actors, even in their broadest scenes of comedy.

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Metacritic review by Odie Henderson
Odie Henderson
RogerEbert.com
63
Jun 16, 2021

The film does a good job balancing the drama with the comedy however, and is helped by a strong supporting cast, including Lil Rel Howery and Anthony Carrigan as Matt’s best friends.

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Lindsey Bahr
The Associated Press
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fatherhood (2021) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is Fatherhood (2021)?
The movie is 1hr 49min long.
What's Fatherhood (2021) about?
A father brings up his baby girl as a single dad after the unexpected death of his wife who died a day after their daughter's birth.
Who's the cast of Fatherhood (2021)?
  • Kevin Hart as Matt
  • Alfre Woodard as Marian
  • Lil Rel Howery as Jordan
  • DeWanda Wise as Lizzie aka Swan
  • Anthony Carrigan as Jordan
  • Melody Hurd as Maddy
  • Paul Reiser as Paul
  • Deborah Ayorinde as Liz
  • Holly Gauthier-Frankel as Rose
  • Ellen David as Dr. Jarvis
Who's the director behind Fatherhood (2021)?
Paul Weitz directed Fatherhood (2021).
Who produced Fatherhood (2021)?
Marty Bowen, Kevin Hart and Peter Kiernan produced Fatherhood (2021).