Daddy's Home

Name: Daddy's Home
Genre: Comedy
Released: December 25, 2015
Duration: 96 min
Rating: 42
Cast: Linda Cardellini, Mark Wahlberg, Will Ferrell

2015

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Paramount Pictures | Release Date: December 25, 2015 | PG-13

Starring: Linda Cardellini, Mark Wahlberg, Will Ferrell

Summary: A mild-mannered radio executive (Will Ferrell) strives to become the best stepdad to his wife’s two children, but complications ensue when their freewheeling and freeloading real father (Mark Wahlberg) arrives, forcing him to compete for the affection of the kids.

Director: Sean Anders

Genre(s): Comedy

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 96 min

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Calvin Wilson

Dec 24, 2015

If you’re looking for a film that’s just about guaranteed to make you feel good, you’d be well advised to drop by Daddy’s Home. Read full review

Tom Russo

Dec 22, 2015

Consider it a predictable movie with flashes of unpredictability, one that actually coaxes some early laughs with, yes, scatological wit, then makes us groan when it shamefully takes the low road back to poopville a bit later on. Read full review

The Telegraph Tim Robey

Dec 21, 2015

Lame Ferrell, through some weird freak of his talent, tends to be the best Ferrell, and despite the film’s general mediocrity in most departments – let us swish briskly over everything about the way it looks – his floundering star turn delivers the goods. Read full review

Alan Scherstuhl

Dec 22, 2015

The performers are all skilled enough to make something of this tired material. Read full review

E. Oliver Whitney

Dec 30, 2015

Daddy’s Home is the white bread of family comedies, stuffed with everything you’ve seen before. Read full review

Marjorie Baumgarten

Dec 23, 2015

Daddy’s Home is one of those comedies that is not terribly good, but not nearly as terrible as it might have been. Read full review

Stephen Holden

Dec 25, 2015

Daddy’s Home is an ugly psychological cockfight posing as a family-friendly comedy. Laugh-free — except for some farcical, life-threatening stunts at the expense of Will Ferrell’s character, Brad — it is best avoided unless a movie that has the attitude and mind-set of a schoolyard bully happens to be your thing. Read full review

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Arabella70

Feb 2, 2016

This movie stars Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell. It is funny from beginning to end. Ferrell, of course is known for his sense of humor, but Wahlberg really steals the show. Wahlberg who usually plays these serious and tough characters is brilliant as the funnyman in this comedy. The twoThis movie stars Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell. It is funny from beginning to end. Ferrell, of course is known for his sense of humor, but Wahlberg really steals the show. Wahlberg who usually plays these serious and tough characters is brilliant as the funnyman in this comedy. The two actors work well together and have great comedic chemistry. Could not stop laughing throughout the entire movie.… Expand

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MikefromAngus

Oct 3, 2016

I didn't like the trailer, my expectations were ultra low when I watched the movie. After 10 mins of watching it, the movie was actually funny! and it started getting better and better till the end!

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imthenoob

Dec 31, 2015

Was expecting a decent comedy going in and was rather surprised that it was a lot better than I expected it to be. Ferrell and Wahlberg work so well together and it shows on screen several times. Very funny through out and manages to avoid getting overly sappy with the emotional scenes inWas expecting a decent comedy going in and was rather surprised that it was a lot better than I expected it to be. Ferrell and Wahlberg work so well together and it shows on screen several times. Very funny through out and manages to avoid getting overly sappy with the emotional scenes in the film. Definitely worth watching.… Expand

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JyroJyro

Jul 31, 2017

This was actually quite a funny movie, with some of the most hilarious scenes materialising from Ferrell's depressed and despondent line delivery. Sadly, the acting is sometimes painfully awkward and feels forced (especially between Wahlberg and the family), distracting us from the genuinelyThis was actually quite a funny movie, with some of the most hilarious scenes materialising from Ferrell's depressed and despondent line delivery. Sadly, the acting is sometimes painfully awkward and feels forced (especially between Wahlberg and the family), distracting us from the genuinely amusing family feud that takes place between the lead characters.… Expand

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ToFewViews

Apr 29, 2016

This movie feel like they are trying to recreate the chemistry between Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg in "The Other Guys" But falls extremely flat. Most the film feels so forced and some scenes just feel awkward. The film has it moments but they are few and far between and trailers will ruinThis movie feel like they are trying to recreate the chemistry between Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg in "The Other Guys" But falls extremely flat. Most the film feels so forced and some scenes just feel awkward. The film has it moments but they are few and far between and trailers will ruin most of it for your. I feel like much more could have come from this movie but didn't. Overall don't bother with this film unless you like simple humor or really really like Will Ferrell/Mark Wahlberg.… Expand

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JesseDillinger

Apr 25, 2023

such a let down, man. After seeing The Other Guys I was hoping it'd be more like that. This movie just isn't really funny to me.

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missparker2

Jan 15, 2016

Can I get my money back?. Went with a birthday party group but is definitley NOT appropriate for kids under 15 ( was classified as PG in Australia which means ok for kids under 15). Most jokes had a sexual meaning, even a scene where it looked like the guy was masturbating...... wish ICan I get my money back?. Went with a birthday party group but is definitley NOT appropriate for kids under 15 ( was classified as PG in Australia which means ok for kids under 15). Most jokes had a sexual meaning, even a scene where it looked like the guy was masturbating...... wish I could erase this from the memory of my kids 11 and 14. And me too.… Expand

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