Dad
“Sometimes the greatest man you ever meet... is the first one.”
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.
Where to watch Dad in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Dad there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Dad streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About Dad
Dad is a 1989 English-language drama film directed by Gary David Goldberg. The cast is led by Jack Lemmon, Ted Danson, Ethan Hawke. It has a runtime of 1h 57m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Dad was produced by Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on October 27, 1989, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $19 million, it went on to gross $20 million worldwide.
- Director
- Gary David Goldberg
- Writers
- Gary David Goldberg
- Release date
- October 27, 1989
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $19 million
- Box office
- $20 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
Dad cast & crew
Dad was directed by Gary David Goldberg and written by Gary David Goldberg.
The cast features Jack Lemmon as Jake Tremont, Ted Danson as John Tremont, Ethan Hawke as Billy, Kevin Spacey as Mario, Olympia Dukakis as Bette Tremont, and Kathy Baker as Annie.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by James Horner, cinematography is by Jan Kiesser, and it was produced by Gary David Goldberg and Joseph Stern.
Is Dad worth watching?
Dad holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 111 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 57m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Dad is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Dad
Dad isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Dad
Jack Lemmon
Jake Tremont
Ted Danson
John Tremont
Ethan Hawke
Billy
Kevin Spacey
Mario
Olympia Dukakis
Bette Tremont
Kathy Baker
Annie
Zakes Mokae
Dr. Chad
J.T. Walsh
Dr. Santana
Peter Michael Goetz
Dr. Ethridge
John Apicella
Dr. Delibro
Richard McGonagle
Victor Walton
Art Frankel
DMV Instructor
Dad — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Dad in United States?
Dad is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Dad in?
Dad is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Dad?
Dad runs 1 hours 57 minutes (117 minutes).
▸What is Dad rated?
Dad is rated PG. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 111 ratings.
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