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Dads

2019 · 81 min

Warm, funny and candid reflections on fatherhood that feel like a heartfelt conversation with dads from all walks of life.

Directed by
Bryce Dallas Howard
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Bryce Dallas Howard, Judd Apatow, Jimmy Fallon
Tagline
You got this. Even when you don't.
Overview
A joyful exploration of modern fatherhood, this doc gathers the testimonies of dads around the world, from famous comedians to everyday parents. Their unfiltered stories speak to the beauty, struggles, and ridiculous hilarity of being a dad today.

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  • Apple TV
More options Data from JustWatch
Directed by
Bryce Dallas Howard
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Bryce Dallas Howard, Judd Apatow, Jimmy Fallon
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How it feels

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Tone
  • warmstrength 3 of 3
  • upliftingstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • lightstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • parenthood
  • family
  • love
  • identity
  • healing
Places
  • home
Era
contemporary
Audience
family
Form
  • documentary
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action0
Horror0
Humour6
Realism9
Romance2
Tension1
Darkness2
Complexity3
Emotional weight6

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Details

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Directed by
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Starring
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Music
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Cinematography
Andre Lascaris
Runtime
81 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English, Japanese, Portuguese

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