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Father Figures

  • 2017
  • R
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
23K
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Glenn Close, Ving Rhames, Christopher Walken, Owen Wilson, Terry Bradshaw, J.K. Simmons, Katt Williams, and Ed Helms in Father Figures (2017)
Wilson and Helms are Kyle and Peter Reynolds, brothers whose eccentric mother raised them to believe their father had died when they were young. When they discover this to be a lie, they set out together to find their real father, and end up learning more about their mother than they probably ever wanted to know.
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Coming-of-AgeQuirky ComedyRaunchy ComedyComedyDrama

Upon learning that their mother has been lying to them for years about their allegedly deceased father, fraternal twin brothers hit the road to search for him.Upon learning that their mother has been lying to them for years about their allegedly deceased father, fraternal twin brothers hit the road to search for him.Upon learning that their mother has been lying to them for years about their allegedly deceased father, fraternal twin brothers hit the road to search for him.

  • Director
    • Lawrence Sher
  • Writer
    • Justin Malen
  • Stars
    • Owen Wilson
    • Ed Helms
    • Glenn Close
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    23K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Lawrence Sher
    • Writer
      • Justin Malen
    • Stars
      • Owen Wilson
      • Ed Helms
      • Glenn Close
    • 119User reviews
    • 65Critic reviews
    • 22Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

    Videos40

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    Conversation
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    Picked Up A Son
    Clip 1:30
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    Freak Out
    Clip 0:52
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    Top cast83

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    Owen Wilson
    Owen Wilson
    • Kyle Reynolds
    Ed Helms
    Ed Helms
    • Peter Reynolds
    Glenn Close
    Glenn Close
    • Helen
    Robert Mello
    Robert Mello
    • Mr. Jensen
    • (as Robert Jon Mello)
    Retta
    Retta
    • Annie
    Zachary Haven
    • Ethan
    Mary Grill
    Mary Grill
    • Katherine
    Ann McKenzie
    • Sheila
    Jessica Gomes
    Jessica Gomes
    • Kaylani
    Harry Shearer
    Harry Shearer
    • Gene
    Sarah Skeist
    Sarah Skeist
    • Pretty Flight Attendant
    Jo Helton
    Jo Helton
    • Elderly Woman
    • (as Jo Wintker)
    Terry Bradshaw
    Terry Bradshaw
    • Terry Bradshaw
    Debra Stipe
    Debra Stipe
    • Karen Bradshaw
    Ving Rhames
    Ving Rhames
    • Rod Hamilton
    Liam Tomasiello
    Liam Tomasiello
    • Alex
    J.K. Simmons
    J.K. Simmons
    • Roland Hunt
    June Squibb
    June Squibb
    • Mrs. Hunt
    • Director
      • Lawrence Sher
    • Writer
      • Justin Malen
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews119

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    7wildmike101

    A nice saturday night flick with the Mrs

    Too many serious critics so it seems.

    After a long week at work if you want a feel good film watch this with a bottle of wine. kind of old school but with a lot of heart. Decent cast. Some good chemistry. And some twists along the way. Very heart warming...Not an oscar winner but a weekend feel good film!
    7wmwheeler8

    Surprisingly good

    Let's face it, the critics are rarely right and this is just another example of that. Not a bad story but it was made even better by Wilson and Helm's play on each other. I laughed numerous times and reslly felt invested in the story. I wasn't expecting the ending which always makes a movie better for me. I enjoyed it very much so and I will definitely remember it. Forget the movie snob critics. They suck anyway.
    6matty_da_bull

    Not bad at all. Quite a nice chilled film

    No idea why this movie is getting such low ratings from some? Maybe because its a unique way of telling a story? Anyway I enjoyed this little gem, i didn't walk out of the theatre with a new six pack from belly howling, but i was entertained the whole way through.

    Sometimes its best to watch for yourself and make your own mind up and give the reviews a back seat
    8carolinechapman-57276

    Just a lovely feel good film

    Chose this as the best of a supposedly bad lot when I had a free rental. Went into it expecting to give up after ten minutes.

    Just finished it and really enjoyed it. Obviously there are twists and turns which aren't too hard to see coming, but it had moments of real emotional heft. It was also pretty funny. Nice just to see two good actors making a decent film.
    7sydnee_man

    2nd half much better than the 1st

    For the first 30-40 minutes it felt like a silly, pointless film. But it really picked up and became a funny feel good movie. I rented this from Redbox and it was definitely worth the rental

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The front desk worker in the hotel is played by Andrew Wilson, Owen Wilson's older brother.
    • Goofs
      When they all leave Terry Bradshaw Motors, Terry introduces his blue Corvette as a 1975, which it was not. The body style used in the movie was produced only from 1980 through 1982, much later than he had stated. Rear glass panel, grille, tail and molded spoilers are key. Wheel design was first introduced in 1978.
    • Quotes

      Kyle Reynolds: Wow.

    • Connections
      Featured in Conan: Ed Helms/Fareed Zakaria/Electric Guest (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Law & Order Card Sting
      Written and Performed by Mike Post

      Courtesy of Universal Studios

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    • Release date
      • December 22, 2017 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Hawaiian
    • Also known as
      • ¿Quién @#*%$ es papá?
    • Filming locations
      • Great Walton Railroad, Alcovy Mountain Rd SE, Monroe, Georgia, USA(Railroad Crossing Scene)
    • Production companies
      • Alcon Entertainment
      • DMG Entertainment
      • The Montecito Picture Company
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $17,501,244
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,287,451
      • Dec 24, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $25,701,244
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 53 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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