Father Hood (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1993, Father Hood is an action, comedy and family film directed by Darrell James Roodt, running about 95 minutes. “He's America's Most Wanted...Dad!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Deadbeat dad kidnaps his kids from the bus to an abusive foster home and they go on a run. The cops are after them, they bicker constantly and his idea of a way out is grim, yet this dangerous ride might just turn them into a family.
Who’s in it. Father Hood stars Patrick Swayze as Jack Charles, Halle Berry as Kathleen Mercer, Sabrina Lloyd as Kelly Charles and Brian Bonsall as Eddie Charles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Father Hood has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.4M 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 Father Hood page.
If you liked it. Fans of Father Hood tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Father Hood (1993)?
- In US, Father Hood 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 Father Hood worth watching?
- Father Hood holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Father Hood?
- Father Hood stars Patrick Swayze, Halle Berry, Sabrina Lloyd, Brian Bonsall and Michael Ironside.
- When was Father Hood released?
- Father Hood was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.