Fathers' Day (1990): cast, story & where to watch

1990 · Film · ★ 3.8

Fathers' Day poster

Released in 1990, Fathers' Day is a comedy and romance film directed by Joy Fleury , running about 83 minutes.

What it’s about. In this comedy, Thomas and Stephane are a couple of gay men who want to raise a baby. When their efforts to adopt one fall through, they hit on the scheme of having Carole, the (gorgeous) young woman they have saved from a bad relationship, bear a child for them. When she insists that only natural reproduction methods be used, they gamely play good sports by going to bed with her, and become the father(s) of twins.

Who’s in it. Fathers' Day stars Thierry Lhermitte as Thomas Bastide, Alain Souchon as Stéphane Miran, Gunilla Karlzen as Carole Larcher and Rémi Martin as Jérôme, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Fathers' Day has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fathers' Day page.

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

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Fathers' Day (1990)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fathers' Day change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Fathers' Day worth watching?
Fathers' Day holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Fathers' Day?
Fathers' Day stars Thierry Lhermitte, Alain Souchon, Gunilla Karlzen, Rémi Martin and Micheline Presle.
When was Fathers' Day released?
Fathers' Day was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.