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In this heartwarming, funny and emotional true story, Kevin Hart stars as a widower taking on one of the toughest jobs in the world: fatherhood.

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Fatherhood offers few surprises, but strong work from a smartly assembled cast gives this fact-based story real emotional resonance.

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Fatherhood (2021) | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Robert Levin Newsday It's a story of fatherhood that treats its characters with kindness and compassion, rather than as a spectacle. Rated: 3/4 Jul 1, 2021 Full Review Fatherhood (2021) | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Mark Kermode Kermode & Mayo's Film Review Not terrible, but very ordinary. Jun 30, 2021 Full Review Fatherhood (2021) | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Claudia Puig FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) There is definitely a generic, formulaic feeling about this movie, but there is also a sweetness and an emotional range. Jun 22, 2021 Full Review Fatherhood (2021) | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Rebecca Johnson Film Focus Online Though predictable and formulaic, it is emotional and honest from start to finish, making Fatherhood one of Netflix' best hidden gems of the year. It balances humour and affection perfectly and gives us Hart's best performance to date. Rated: 3/5 Aug 6, 2023 Full Review Fatherhood (2021) | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Aaron Phillips But Why Tho? A Geek Community This is the perfect film for Father’s Day, but beware of its emotional impact. Rated: 8.5/10 Jan 16, 2023 Full Review Fatherhood (2021) | Rotten Tomatoes (6) M.N. Miller Ready Steady Cut Fatherhood is a heartbreakingly lovely comedy. It also has Kevin Hart’s very best performance. Rated: 3.5/5 Oct 9, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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T I see people saying it's formulaic. I think that is if you look at the overview and categorize it, ok. Put it in a box. For a moment take it out of this box, if you look at the minutia, there is charm, relatability, humanity. The reason it is possibly perceived as formulaic is because people have these things happen to them irl over and over. Struggle in real life is real. We sure do need stories of love and the complexity of love. Seeing others experience and cope through storytelling can offer hope irl. I'll be redundant, unexpected loss and how to cope are REAL relatable, vulnerable issues. And in a culture that does not date talk about grief and death a movie can offer catharsis. Hope and humor is powerful. Do not underplay hope and humor. It can sometimes be the only fuel that keeps someone going through the darkest of times. The acting is hands down genuine and believable. I was immersed. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/28/24 Full Review Ms. L Great movie...heart warming and funny at times Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/04/24 Full Review Sophia B This is the best Kevin Hart movie I've ever watched. So emotional and realistic Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/07/23 Full Review pablo m This was really great movie to watch... Really emotional never seen kavin Hart take such a role. Really recommend. Rated 4.5/5 Stars • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 09/30/23 Full Review Stephenie M The actors were amazing! Kevin Hart surprised performance was incredible. He nailed it for me. Woot woot! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/13/23 Full Review Rokas T It's the first movie I really enjoyed that had Kevin Hart as a lead role, I didn't think he was a strong actor, but he proved me wrong Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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Paul Weitz Director Kevin Hart Matt Alfre Woodard Marian Melody Hurd Maddy Lil Rel Howery Jordan DeWanda Wise Lizzie aka Swan
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Synopsis In this heartwarming, funny and emotional true story, Kevin Hart stars as a widower taking on one of the toughest jobs in the world: fatherhood.

Director
Paul Weitz

Producer
Marty Bowen, Kevin Hart, Peter Kiernan

Screenwriter
Dana Stevens, Paul Weitz

Production Co
Sony Pictures Entertainment, TriStar Pictures, Temple Hill Entertainment

Rating
PG-13 (Suggestive Material|Some Strong Language)

Genre
Comedy, Drama

Original Language
English

Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 18, 2021

Runtime
1h 50m

Sound Mix
Dolby Digital

Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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