Billboard Dad (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1998, Billboard Dad is a comedy, family and tv movie film directed by Alan Metter, running about 87 minutes. “Two sisters advertise to get their dad a date...and get a whole lot more.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. High above Hollywood Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are playing Matchmakers! One's a surfer. The other's a high diver. When these two sisters team up to find a new love for their newly single Dad, it's a fun-loving, eye-catching California adventure gone wild. Mary-Kate and Ashley star in this fabulously funny love-struck comedy filled with crazy schemes and cool surprises. Determined to find their Dad, Max, a new love, the girls paint a personal ad on a giant billboard in the heart of Hollywood. After a few disastrous dates, Max finally meets Brooke and it's love at first sight. There's just one hitch, her unruly skateboarding son is the girls' arch rival. Now, with the girls plotting every action-packed step of the way, they've got to find out if love really does conquer all. Full of outrageous events, mixed-up matches and lots of laughs, Billboard Dad tops the charts as Mary-Kate and Ashley's coolest mischief-making adventure ever!
Who’s in it. Billboard Dad stars Mary-Kate Olsen as Tess Tyler, Ashley Olsen as Emily Tyler, Tom Amandes as Maxwell Tyler and Jessica Tuck as Brooke Anders, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Billboard Dad has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Billboard Dad page.
If you liked it. Fans of Billboard Dad tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Billboard Dad (1998)?
- In US, Billboard Dad 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 Billboard Dad worth watching?
- Billboard Dad holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Billboard Dad?
- Billboard Dad stars Mary-Kate Olsen, Ashley Olsen, Tom Amandes, Jessica Tuck and Carl Banks.
- When was Billboard Dad released?
- Billboard Dad was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.