Fatherhood (2021)

6.6PG-13109 minDirector: Paul Weitz

2021 film by Paul Weitz

Fatherhood is a 2021 American comedy-drama film directed by Paul Weitz from a screenplay by Weitz and Dana Stevens based on the 2011 memoir Two Kisses for Maddy: A Memoir of Loss and Love by Matthew Logelin. The film stars Kevin Hart, Alfre Woodard, Frankie R. Faison, Lil Rel Howery, DeWanda Wise, Anthony Carrigan, Melody Hurd, and Paul Reiser, and follows a new father who struggles to raise his daughter after the sudden death of his wife.

Originally scheduled to be released in theaters by Sony Pictures Releasing, Fatherhood was sold to Netflix during the COVID-19 pandemic and was digitally released on June 18, 2021. The film received mixed reviews from critics.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Fatherhood about?
Fatherhood (2021) — A father brings up his baby girl as a single dad after the unexpected death of his wife who died a day after their daughter's birth.
Is Fatherhood based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Fatherhood scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.