My Father the Hero (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1994, My Father the Hero is a comedy, family and romance film directed by Steve Miner, running about 90 minutes. “Fathers have just one problem with raising their daughters. They grow up!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A teenage girl on vacation in the Bahamas with her divorced father tries to impress a potential boyfriend by saying that her father is actually her lover. Remake of the 1991 French film Mon père, ce héros.
Who’s in it. My Father the Hero stars Gérard Depardieu as Andre, Katherine Heigl as Nicole, Dalton James as Ben and Lauren Hutton as Megan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, My Father the Hero has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel and 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 My Father the Hero page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Father the Hero tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Father the Hero (1994)?
- In US, My Father the Hero is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel, and 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 My Father the Hero worth watching?
- My Father the Hero holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Father the Hero?
- My Father the Hero stars Gérard Depardieu, Katherine Heigl, Dalton James, Lauren Hutton and Faith Prince.