Fatherhood Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Dec. 4, 2022

Fatherhood

Release Date: Friday, June 18, 2021 Netflix

Director: Paul Weitz

Starring: Kevin Hart • Alfre Woodard • Lil Rel Howery • DeWanda Wise • Anthony Carrigan

PG-13 Drama N/A

3.71 / 5.0

77% WILL SEE 23% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: 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.

Drama Adaptation True Story

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Who stars in Fatherhood – Cast List

Kevin Hart
Jumanji 3, 72 Hours
A
Alfre Woodard
The Last Frontier (series), The Turning
L
Lil Rel Howery
Animal Friends, One of Them Days
D
DeWanda Wise
Killing Faith, Jurassic World Dominion
A
Anthony Carrigan
Superman, Spaceballs 2
M
Melody Hurd
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Paul Reiser
Whiplash, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

Who is making Fatherhood – Crew List

A look at Fatherhood behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Paul Weitz last helmed Moving On and Bel Canto. The film's writer Paul Weitz last penned Moving On and Bel Canto.

Director: Paul Weitz
Screenwriters: Paul Weitz
Dana Stevens
Producers: David Beaubaire
Marty Bowen
Peter Kiernan

Studios: Netflix Originals; Sony Pictures
Production Company: HartBeat Productions
Temple Hill Productions

Production – What we know about the Fatherhood

Key Facts

Sony has licensed the rights to Netflix; the film will only be available on Netflix (3/6/2021).
President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s production company Higher Ground Productions are presenting the feature on Netflix (3/6/2021).
Based on the memoir Two Kisses For Maddy: A Memoir Of Loss & Love by Matt Logelin.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2020

Completed

Changed Fatherhood movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Mar 2020

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

May 2019

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for some strong language, and suggestive material
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Fatherhood Trailers and Clips

Fatherhood

Official Trailer

Fatherhood Release Date: When was the film released?

Fatherhood was released in Netflix on Friday, June 18 , 2021. There were 13 13 other movies released on the same date, including 12 Mighty Orphans, Luca (re-release) and Love Spreads.