Papa (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2016, Papa is a comedy film directed by Xiao Zheng, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. A bumbling Chinese talent manager, Huang, travels to L.A. to retrieve his singer who fled to elope mid-tour. Instead of retrieving his singer, his futile attempts land him an arranged marriage, five adopted kids and an angry boss demanding his investment back. In his quest to reclaim fame and fortune, Huang learns an important lesson in what it means to be a family..
Who’s in it. Papa stars Xia Yu as Huang, Emily Kinney as Caroline, Yang Zi and Song Zuer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Papa has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Papa page.
If you liked it. Fans of Papa tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Papa (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Papa change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Papa worth watching?
- Papa holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Papa?
- Papa stars Xia Yu, Emily Kinney, Yang Zi, Song Zuer and David Ng.
- When was Papa released?
- Papa was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.