

Fatherhood
“In it, together.”
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.
Where to watch Fatherhood in United States
Click a service to open Fatherhood there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Fatherhood streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Netflix | Apple TV Store, Zee5, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Fatherhood
Fatherhood is a 2021 English-language drama and comedy film directed by Paul Weitz. The cast is led by Kevin Hart, Melody Hurd, Alfre Woodard. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 1500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Fatherhood was produced by Columbia Pictures, Higher Ground, and Bron Studios and made in Canada and United States of America. It was released on June 18, 2021, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Paul Weitz
- Writers
- Dana Stevens, Paul Weitz
- Release date
- June 18, 2021
- OTT release
- June 18, 2021
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Production
- Columbia Pictures, Higher Ground, Bron Studios
Fatherhood cast & crew
Fatherhood was directed by Paul Weitz and written by Dana Stevens and Paul Weitz.
The cast features Kevin Hart as Matt, Melody Hurd as Maddy, Alfre Woodard as Marian, DeWanda Wise as Lizzie aka Swan, Lil Rel Howery as Jordan, and Anthony Carrigan as Oscar.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Rupert Gregson-Williams, cinematography is by Tobias Datum, and it was produced by David Beaubaire and Aaron L. Gilbert.
Is Fatherhood worth watching?
Fatherhood holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 1,531 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 49m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and comedy, Fatherhood is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Fatherhood
In United States, you can stream Fatherhood on Netflix, YouTube TV, and Netflix Standard with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on June 18, 2021.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Fatherhood

Kevin Hart
Matt

Melody Hurd
Maddy

Alfre Woodard
Marian

DeWanda Wise
Lizzie aka Swan

Lil Rel Howery
Jordan

Anthony Carrigan
Oscar

Deborah Ayorinde
Liz

Thedra Porter
Anna

Frankie Faison
Mike

Paul Reiser
Paul

Julian Casey
Frank

Teneisha Collins
Ms. Burns
Fatherhood — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Fatherhood in United States?
Fatherhood is streaming on Netflix, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Fatherhood on Netflix?
Yes — Fatherhood is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Fatherhood in?
Fatherhood is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Fatherhood?
Fatherhood runs 1 hours 49 minutes (109 minutes).
▸What is Fatherhood rated?
Fatherhood is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 1,531 ratings.
▸When did Fatherhood release on OTT?
Fatherhood became available digitally on June 18, 2021.











