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Superdad (1973): cast, story & where to watch

1973 · Film · ★ 4.9

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Released in 1973, Superdad is a comedy film directed by Vincent McEveety, running about 96 minutes. “Young love is making waves...and Dad's about to get beached!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A dad tries to impress the daughter -- a soon-to-be college student he thinks is hanging around with a bad crowd.

Who’s in it. Superdad stars Bob Crane as Charlie McCready, Kurt Russell as Bart, Barbara Rush as Sue McCready and Joe Flynn as Cyrus Hershberger, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Superdad has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Superdad page.

If you liked it. Fans of Superdad tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Superdad (1973)?
In US, Superdad is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Superdad worth watching?
Superdad holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Superdad?
Superdad stars Bob Crane, Kurt Russell, Barbara Rush, Joe Flynn and Dick Van Patten.
When was Superdad released?
Superdad was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.