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When a workaholic young executive is left at the altar, she ends up on her Caribbean honeymoon cruise with the last person she ever expected: her estranged and equally workaholic father. The two depart as strangers, but over the course of a few hilarious adventures, a couple of umbrella-clad cocktails and a whole lot of soul-searching, they return with a renewed appreciation for family and life.
A workaholic young woman who is about to get married, but is left at the altar by her fiancé. She ends up taking her honeymoon with her estranged, lounge-singer father, whom she hasn't seen in years. The two embark on an unexpected journey of self-discovery and reconciliation aboard a cruise ship.
Like Father received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances of its lead actors but found the plot predictable and occasionally clichéd. Audiences seemed to respond more favorably, appreciating the emotional core and the father-daughter dynamic.
Praised for the chemistry between Kristen Bell and Kelsey Grammer.
Criticized for its predictable storyline and reliance on familiar tropes.
Found to be a heartwarming, albeit formulaic, exploration of family reconciliation.
Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's emotional journey and the performances, finding it to be a feel-good movie about reconnecting with family. Some noted that while not groundbreaking, it was an enjoyable watch with a satisfying resolution.
Actress and director Lauren Miller Rodriguez, who also wrote the screenplay, was inspired by her own relationship with her father to write the film.
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Judging from the description, I assumed that Like Father was a different sort of romantic comedy. I figured that Dad would come into play to either assist or hinder in his daughter’s quest for romantic love, perhaps by facilitating or block...
Good watch, could watch again, and can recommend. There really isn't much special about this one, but Kristen Bell really shows how great an actress she is and Kelsey Grammer nails his role as the disappointing father figure. This rec...