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World's Greatest Dad

2009 · 99 min

A cringe-inducing, darkly funny study of grief and opportunism that leaves you uncomfortable and moved.

Directed by
Bobcat Goldthwait
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Starring
Robin Williams, Alexie Gilmore, Daryl Sabara
Tagline
Lance Clayton is about to get everything he deserves.
Overview
In the wake of a freak accident, Lance suffers the worst tragedy and the greatest opportunity of his life. He is suddenly faced with the possibility of fame, fortune and popularity, if he can only live with the knowledge of how he got there.

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  • Amazon Prime Video
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Directed by
Bobcat Goldthwait
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Starring
Robin Williams, Alexie Gilmore, Daryl Sabara
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Tone
  • darkstrength 3 of 3
  • satiricalstrength 3 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • grief
  • identity
  • deception
  • family
  • morality
Places
  • school
  • suburbs
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • twist ending
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language strong
  • Violence mild
  • Sex strong
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror2
Humour7
Realism8
Romance3
Tension5
Darkness8
Complexity6
Emotional weight7

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Genres
comedy, drama
Directed by
Bobcat Goldthwait
Written by
Bobcat Goldthwait
Starring
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Music
Gerald Brunskill
Cinematography
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Runtime
99 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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