Why Daddy? (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1944, Why Daddy? is a comedy film directed by Will Jason, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s about. When Joe Doakes listens to a quiz show on the radio and knows all the answers, his wife encourages him to go on a quiz show himself. He appears on a new show called "Why Daddy?", where a child and an adult compete against each other, with less than stellar results.
Who’s in it. Why Daddy? stars Robert Benchley as Joseph A. Doakes, Frederick Brady as Quiz Show MC and Richard Hall as Bobby.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Why Daddy? has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Why Daddy? page.
If you liked it. Fans of Why Daddy? tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Why Daddy? (1944)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Why Daddy? change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Why Daddy? worth watching?
- Why Daddy? holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Why Daddy??
- Why Daddy? stars Robert Benchley, Frederick Brady and Richard Hall.
- When was Why Daddy? released?
- Why Daddy? was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 10 minutes.