Dad (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1989, Dad is a drama film directed by Gary David Goldberg, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. A busy executive learns during a meeting that his mother may be dying and rushes home to her side. He ends up being his father's caretaker and becomes closer to him than ever before. Estranged from his own son, the executive comes to realize what has been missing in his own life.
Who’s in it. Dad stars Jack Lemmon as Jake Tremont, Ted Danson as John Tremont, Ethan Hawke as Billy and Kevin Spacey as Mario, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Dad has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $19.7M 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 Dad page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dad tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dad (1989)?
- In US, 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 Dad worth watching?
- Dad holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dad?
- Dad stars Jack Lemmon, Ted Danson, Ethan Hawke, Kevin Spacey and Olympia Dukakis.
- When was Dad released?
- Dad was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.