Replacing Dad (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1999, Replacing Dad is a comedy, drama and tv movie film directed by Joyce Chopra, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Linda and George live in a small town. He is the school principal. They are about to celebrate their 16th anniversary. She catches him with her daughter's young teacher, and has to deal with the kids, the town and her love to him.
Who’s in it. Replacing Dad stars Mary McDonnell as Linda Marsh, William Russ as George Marsh, Jack Coleman as Dr. Mark Chandler and Erik von Detten as Drew, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Replacing Dad has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Replacing Dad page.
If you liked it. Fans of Replacing Dad tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Replacing Dad (1999)?
- In US, Replacing Dad is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Replacing Dad worth watching?
- Replacing Dad holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Replacing Dad?
- Replacing Dad stars Mary McDonnell, William Russ, Jack Coleman, Erik von Detten and Camilla Belle.
- When was Replacing Dad released?
- Replacing Dad was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.