A Man's Gotta Do (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2004, A Man's Gotta Do is a comedy film directed by Chris Kennedy, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Eddy does what he has to do to give his family what they want. For the last 25 years, he has secretly moonlighted as a "standover" man, purely to provide his aspirational wife with her dream house and a privileged upbringing for his only daughter. Eddy finds it hard to express how he feels, especially now that his "little girl" is engaged and will soon be leaving the family home. Chantelle believes her emotionally blocked father has only two feelings "angry" and "very angry" and feels her father just doesn't understand her. Eddy is perplexed: "What's to understand?" Herein lies the problem. Over eager to get on the same wavelength as his daughter and recapture the closeness they once had, Eddy starts reading Chantelle's diary. In the process, more secrets than anyone was prepared for, begin to surface with devastating yet hilarious results. Eddy rides the storm and once the dust settles, all is well... for now.
Who’s in it. A Man's Gotta Do stars Rebecca Frith as Yvonne, Gyton Grantley as Dominic, Amie McKenna as Delores and John Howard as Eddy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, A Man's Gotta Do 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 A Man's Gotta Do page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Man's Gotta Do tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Man's Gotta Do (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Man's Gotta Do change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Man's Gotta Do worth watching?
- A Man's Gotta Do holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Man's Gotta Do?
- A Man's Gotta Do stars Rebecca Frith, Gyton Grantley, Amie McKenna, John Howard and Alyssa McClelland.
- When was A Man's Gotta Do released?
- A Man's Gotta Do was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.