Fatherhood
Fatherhood

Movie spotlight

Fatherhood

2021
Movie
109 min
English

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.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes39%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users88%
Director: Paul WeitzGenres: Comedy-Drama, Family

Plot Summary

Matt Lowden struggles to navigate single fatherhood after his wife dies in childbirth. He is determined to raise their daughter, Maddy, on his own. The film follows his journey through the challenges and joys of parenting, with the support of his family and friends, as he learns to embrace his role as a devoted dad.

Critical Reception

Fatherhood received mixed reviews from critics, who praised Kevin Hart's surprisingly sensitive performance and the film's heartfelt moments. However, many found the story to be predictable and lacking in originality, with some critics noting that it didn't fully explore the complexities of grief and single parenthood.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its emotional core and Kevin Hart's nuanced performance.

  • Criticized for its conventional narrative and lack of fresh perspectives on fatherhood.

  • Seen as a heartwarming, albeit predictable, family drama.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's emotional impact and Hart's performance as a standout. Many appreciated the relatable portrayal of fatherhood and found the movie to be touching and funny, though some felt it was a bit too sentimental at times.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the 2011 memoir 'Two Kisses for Maddy: A Memoir of Loss and Love' by Matthew Logelin.

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Alunauwie

Alunauwie

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 dynam...

Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

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 p...

helmi.bamadhaf

helmi.bamadhaf

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**...