Daddy and Them (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2001, Daddy and Them is a comedy and drama film directed by Billy Bob Thornton, running about 101 minutes. “It's hard to stand by your man... when your sister's sitting in his lap.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ruby and her husband Claude are a working-class couple who live in suburban Arkansas. As crazy as they are for each other, their relationship is far from harmonious. (The lack of money doesn't help matters, either.) In fact, their whole family is fraught with unresolved conflicts. Then Claude's uncle is arrested on a felony charge, and everyone rallies round. Ruby's mother Jewel and flirtatious sister Rose (Claude's ex-girlfriend) even fly in from Tennessee; but, far from being a source of support, Jewel seems only to want to break up Ruby and Claude.
Who’s in it. Daddy and Them stars Billy Bob Thornton as Claude Montgomery, Laura Dern as Ruby Montgomery, Brenda Blethyn as Julia Montgomery and Andy Griffith as O.T. Montgomery, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Daddy and Them has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.7K at the box office.
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 Daddy and Them page.
If you liked it. Fans of Daddy and Them tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Daddy and Them (2001)?
- In US, Daddy and Them 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 Daddy and Them worth watching?
- Daddy and Them holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Daddy and Them?
- Daddy and Them stars Billy Bob Thornton, Laura Dern, Brenda Blethyn, Andy Griffith and Diane Ladd.
- When was Daddy and Them released?
- Daddy and Them was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.