Fatherhood

"In it, together."

2021 1h 49m EN

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7.5

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67%

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METACRITIC

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6.6

IMDB

★7.5TMDB · 1,575🍅67%Rotten Tomatoes●53Metacritic★6.6IMDB · 47,479

DramaComedy

Synopsis

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A widowed new dad copes with doubts, fears, heartache and dirty diapers as he sets out to raise his daughter on his own. Inspired by a true story.

“In it, together.”

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Cast

Kevin Hart
Matt
Melody Hurd
Maddy
Alfre Woodard
Marian
DeWanda Wise
Lizzie aka Swan
Lil Rel Howery
Jordan
Anthony Carrigan
Oscar
Deborah Ayorinde
Liz
Thedra Porter
Anna

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Paul Weitz
Writers: Dana Stevens, Dana Stevens, Paul Weitz
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, United States of America

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ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.

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3 / 8

CAST

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227+ people credited in cast and crew — a small city's worth of labour.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Paul Weitz, shot by Tobias Datum. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Rupert Gregson-Williams. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Jonathan Corn shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Kevin Hart and Melody Hurd and Alfre Woodard carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "In it, together.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Paul Weitz directs. Tobias Datum behind the camera. Rupert Gregson-Williams scores. Jonathan Corn cuts. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 5 years ago.
2International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
3227+ people credited in cast and crew — a small city's worth of labour.
4Directed by Paul Weitz, shot by Tobias Datum. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Rupert Gregson-Williams. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Jonathan Corn shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Kevin Hart and Melody Hurd and Alfre Woodard carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "In it, together.".
9IMDB entry: tt4733624 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Tobias Datum
Original score: Rupert Gregson-Williams
Editing: Jonathan Corn
Production design: Sarah Knowles
Makeup / hair: Annick Chartier
VFX supervisor: Hugo Léveillé
Sound: Kevin O'Connell
Stunt coordinator: David McKeown
Runtime: 109 min · 1h 49m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: Fatherhood (2021)
Rotten Tomatoes: 67% 🍅 Fresh
Metacritic: 53/100
IMDB rating: 6.6/10 · 47,479 votes
MPAA: PG-13

Awards

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helmi.bamadhaf2021-07-14
★ 6/10
The theme of the movie is pulling the family feeling out of you. The acting of kevin is nice as always, but there is few details the director miss to include. Kevin hair style always goood!! where is the busy father raising his daughter. Few moments of his wife is not enough i never felt attached to his wife dead rather then what will happen with his relationship about arguments and struggling.. overall is nice to watch, it can be boring few minutes.
Manuel São Bento2021-07-15
★ 6/10
There are many films about parenthood, but Fatherhood caught my attention due to the main actor and the director. Kevin Hart (Jumanji: The Next Level) is one of the most recognizable, famous faces in comedy, so seeing him bring it down to portray a more grounded character dealing with an emotionally devastating moment in life is captivating, to say the least. In addition to this, Paul Weitz, one of the directors of American Pie, is directing this Netflix flick. How can someone not feel remotely interested in watching the final result? Fatherhood may go through the usual plot developments and character building of the genre, but Hart offers a brilliant performance as the compelling protagonist who will grab every viewer's attention. The actor proves yet again that he isn't a one-trick pony, seamlessly incorporating the complex feelings of his character. From losing the woman he loves to raising a child on his own, the accumulated emotions keep the movie worth investing in. Alfre Woodard (The Lion King) is terrific as always, but Lil Rel Howery (Judas and the Black Messiah) isn't really able to overcome the script issues when it comes to the comedic bits. The jokes themselves are acceptable, but they're often inserted at the wrong moment. There are many scenes where a joke could have helped lighten the heavy, depressing atmosphere, but they're saved for dialogues that don't require them. Howery is usually hilarious, but in this film, his character genuinely feels a bit irritating. Despite the overlong stay, it's a movie I can see helping a lot of parents in similar situations while being entertaining and enlightening at the same time for other viewers. Rating: B-
Alunauwie2025-09-26
★ 8/10
Fatherhood is a heartfelt drama-comedy based on Matthew Logelin’s real-life memoir, portraying his journey as a single father after losing his wife shortly after childbirth. While the film takes creative liberties—like altering family dynamics and character meetings—to heighten emotional tension, it stays true to the core story and emotional depth. Kevin Hart’s compelling performance brings humor and sincerity to the role, making the film a touching and relatable tribute to love, grief, and fatherhood. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)