Father Figures
Father Figures

Father Figures

2017Movie113 minEnglish

Upon learning that their mother has been lying to them for years about their allegedly deceased father, two fraternal twin brothers hit the road in order to find him.

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IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes22%
Metacritic22/100
Google Users47%
Director: Lawrence SherGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Two grown men, Kyle and Peter Reynolds, discover that their eccentric mother has been lying to them about their father's identity for years. Believing their real father died before they were born, they embark on a cross-country road trip to find him. Their journey uncovers a series of potential fathers, each with their own unique and often bizarre stories, leading to a series of comedic and heartwarming misadventures.

Critical Reception

Father Figures was widely panned by critics, who criticized its predictable plot, lack of genuine humor, and uneven performances. Audience reception was also largely negative, with many finding the film to be a disappointing and uninspired comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak script and a lack of laughs.
  • Performances are largely forgettable, with little chemistry between the leads.
  • A predictable and unoriginal comedy that fails to deliver on its premise.

Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be largely unfunny and predictable, with many expressing disappointment in the plot and the overall execution of the comedy.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'Old Ass Boys' and was intended to star Ryan Reynolds, Jason Bateman, and Ed Helms before undergoing significant changes.

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