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  • 2018
  • TV-14
  • Netflix
  • 1 h 34 m
  • 2018
  • TV-14
  • Netflix
  • 1 h 34 m

Summary When two buddies' drunken debate about whose father would win in a fight is taken seriously by one of their fathers, things go bad. Jobs are lost, relationships ruined, futures destroyed, and middle-aged men are knocked out. In this coming of age story about two recent college graduates spending a few weeks at home before they move to Ne...

Directed By: Tyler Spindel

Written By: Brandon Cournoyer, Tyler Spindel

  • 2018
  • TV-14
  • Netflix
  • 1 h 34 m
  • 2018
  • TV-14
  • Netflix
  • 1 h 34 m

Father of the Year

Metascore Generally Unfavorable
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User Score Generally Unfavorable Based on 12 User Ratings
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Summary When two buddies' drunken debate about whose father would win in a fight is taken seriously by one of their fathers, things go bad. Jobs are lost, relationships ruined, futures destroyed, and middle-aged men are knocked out. In this coming of age story about two recent college graduates spending a few weeks at home before they move to Ne...

Directed By: Tyler Spindel

Written By: Brandon Cournoyer, Tyler Spindel

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Aug 7, 2018
I admit, I laughed. I was also charmed by Bridgit Mendler as Meredith, Ben’s feisty hometown love interest.
By Glenn Kenny FULL REVIEW
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Jul 20, 2018
It’s not as abrasively awful as the worst of Netflix/Madison projects (“The Ridiculous Six” still holds the standard), it’s just forgettable. It’s akin to a mediocre sitcom you might catch on network TV on a Monday night. You won't hate the experience of watching it, but you’ll forget you saw it before it’s even over.
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8% Mixed
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83% Negative
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Jul 20, 2018
A throw-away movie, and an utter waste of time, another make-work project for Sandler’s less and less funny stable of pals.
By Roger Moore FULL REVIEW
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Jul 23, 2018
This film is all easy beats, predictive familiarities, and absolutely zero heart, soul, or silliness anywhere to be found.
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Production Company Happy Madison Productions, 424 Post
Release Date Jul 20, 2018
Duration 1 h 34 m
Rating TV-14
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Tagline They've got one summer to make their kids proud.
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