Why Him? (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2016, Why Him? is a comedy film directed by John Hamburg, running about 111 minutes. “Of all the guys his daughter could have chosen...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A dad forms a bitter rivalry with his daughter's young rich boyfriend.
Who’s in it. Why Him? stars Bryan Cranston as Ned Fleming, James Franco as Laird Mayhew, Zoey Deutch as Stephanie Fleming and Megan Mullally as Barb Fleming, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Why Him? has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $118.1M 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 Why Him? page.
If you liked it. Fans of Why Him? tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Why Him? (2016)?
- In US, Why Him? 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 Why Him? worth watching?
- Why Him? holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Why Him??
- Why Him? stars Bryan Cranston, James Franco, Zoey Deutch, Megan Mullally and Griffin Gluck.
- When was Why Him? released?
- Why Him? was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.