Dear Dad (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2016, Dear Dad is a drama and family film directed by Tanuj Bhramar, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Dear Dad is a bittersweet coming of age story; involving a father-son duo – 14 year old Shivam, and his 45 year old dad Nitin Swaminathan. The father-son duo embarks on an impromptu road trip from their home, in Delhi, to Mussorie (Uttarakhand), where Shivam attends boarding school. Unexpected confessions, weird strangers, accidental meetings, a drunken escapade and singing in the rain – all these add up to a complicated and sweet tale.
Who’s in it. Dear Dad stars Arvind Swamy as Nitin Swaminathan, Ekavali Khanna as Nupur Swaminathan, Himanshu Sharma as Shivam Swaminathan and Aman Uppal as Aditya Taneja, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Dear Dad has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dear Dad page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dear Dad tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dear Dad (2016)?
- In US, Dear Dad is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dear Dad worth watching?
- Dear Dad holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dear Dad?
- Dear Dad stars Arvind Swamy, Ekavali Khanna, Himanshu Sharma, Aman Uppal and Bhavika Bhasin.
- When was Dear Dad released?
- Dear Dad was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.