Fathers Are People (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1951, Fathers Are People is an animation film directed by Jack Kinney, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. George Geef rushes to the office to inform his fellow employees, "Hey, fellas! I'm a father!". Unfortunately, Geef later learns that, with fatherhood, comes responsibility and lots of it. He must discipline his son when he starts fighting with neighboring kids, filling his pipe with bubble water, and pestering him while he tries to read the newspaper. But most difficult of all is getting him to pick up his toys which is no easy task. Finally, he gets ready to apply hair brush to child's behind but is talked out of it when he sees his son sleeping peacefully. "Kids, they're wonderful," he concludes.
Who’s in it. Fathers Are People stars Bobby Driscoll as Goofy Jr. (voice) (uncredited), June Foray as Mrs. Goof (voice) (uncredited) and Bob Jackman as Goofy (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Fathers Are People 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 Fathers Are People page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fathers Are People tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fathers Are People (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fathers Are People change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fathers Are People worth watching?
- Fathers Are People holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fathers Are People?
- Fathers Are People stars Bobby Driscoll, June Foray and Bob Jackman.
- When was Fathers Are People released?
- Fathers Are People was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.