Dad(1989)
“Sometimes the greatest man you ever meet... is the first one.”
Overview
A busy executive learns during a meeting that his mother may be dying and rushes home to her side. He ends up being his father's caretaker and becomes closer to him than ever before. Estranged from his own son, the executive comes to realize what has been missing in his own life.
Director
Gary David Goldberg
Studio
Universal Pictures
Budget
$19M
Revenue
$20M
Cast
Jack Lemmon
as Jake Tremont
Ted Danson
as John Tremont
Ethan Hawke
as Billy
Kevin Spacey
as Mario
Olympia Dukakis
as Bette Tremont
Kathy Baker
as Annie
Zakes Mokae
as Dr. Chad
J.T. Walsh
as Dr. Santana
Peter Michael Goetz
as Dr. Ethridge
John Apicella
as Dr. Delibro
Richard McGonagle
as Victor Walton
Art Frankel
as DMV Instructor
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1989
Runtime
1h 57m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$19M
Box Office
$20M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • Amblin Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dad?▼
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What is Dad about?▼
A busy executive learns during a meeting that his mother may be dying and rushes home to her side. He ends up being his father's caretaker and becomes closer to him than ever before. Estranged from his own son, the executive comes to realize what has been missing in his own life.
Who directed Dad?▼
Dad was directed by Gary David Goldberg and released in 1989. It is a drama film.
How long is Dad?▼
Dad has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
Who stars in Dad?▼
The cast of Dad includes Jack Lemmon as Jake Tremont, Ted Danson as John Tremont, Ethan Hawke as Billy, Kevin Spacey as Mario, Olympia Dukakis as Bette Tremont and more.
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