Dads
Dads

TV Show spotlight

Dads

1987
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
English

Two best friends---single fathers with disparate parenting ideas---share a house in Philadelphia, where they raise their teenagers.

Insights

IMDb5.3/10
Director: Garry MarshallGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

A recently widowed father struggles to raise his three young daughters. He finds himself in a chaotic but loving environment as he navigates the challenges of single parenthood. With the help of friends and family, he attempts to create a stable and nurturing home for his children.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and the humor lacking. However, some acknowledged the film's heartwarming intentions and the performances of its cast, particularly in portraying the emotional aspects of family life.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relied too heavily on comedic stereotypes of single fathers.

  • Performances were adequate, but failed to elevate the material.

  • A sentimental family comedy that treads familiar territory.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Dads' is largely unavailable or difficult to ascertain through public channels, making it challenging to summarize specific user likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

Garry Marshall, known for his hit TV shows and films like 'Pretty Woman,' directed 'Dads' early in his directorial career, before achieving wider commercial success.

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