Fathers' Day (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1997, Fathers' Day is a comedy and family film directed by Ivan Reitman, running about 99 minutes. “All she said was "My son is yours." Unfortunately, she said it to both of them.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A woman cons two old boyfriends into searching for her runaway son by convincing both that they are the boy's father.
Who’s in it. Fathers' Day stars Robin Williams as Dale Putley, Billy Crystal as Jack Lawrence, Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Carrie Lawrence and Nastassja Kinski as Collette Andrews, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Fathers' Day has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $35.6M 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 Fathers' Day page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fathers' Day tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fathers' Day (1997)?
- In US, Fathers' Day 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 Fathers' Day worth watching?
- Fathers' Day holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fathers' Day?
- Fathers' Day stars Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Nastassja Kinski and Charlie Hofheimer.
- When was Fathers' Day released?
- Fathers' Day was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.