Father of the Year (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2018, Father of the Year is a comedy film directed by Tyler Spindel, running about 94 minutes. “They've got one summer to make their kids proud.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two college grads return to their hometown, where a hypothetical question -- whose dad would win in a fight? -- leads to mass mayhem.
Who’s in it. Father of the Year stars David Spade as Wayne, Nat Faxon as Mardy, Joey Bragg as Ben and Matt Shively as Larry, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Father of the Year has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Father of the Year page.
If you liked it. Fans of Father of the Year tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Father of the Year (2018)?
- In US, Father of the Year is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Father of the Year worth watching?
- Father of the Year holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Father of the Year?
- Father of the Year stars David Spade, Nat Faxon, Joey Bragg, Matt Shively and Bridgit Mendler.
- When was Father of the Year released?
- Father of the Year was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.