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I Love My Dad

  • 2022
  • R
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
3.6K
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I Love My Dad (2022)
Follows Chuck, a hopelessly estranged father who desperately wants to reconnect with his troubled son, Franklin. Blocked on social media and concerned for his son's life, Chuck impersonates a waitress online and starts checking in with Franklin. But things begin to spiral when Franklin falls for this imaginary girl and wants nothing more than to meet her in person, as Chuck has inadvertently catfished his own son.
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Dark ComedyPsychological DramaComedyDramaRomance

A hopelessly estranged father catfishes his son in an attempt to reconnect.A hopelessly estranged father catfishes his son in an attempt to reconnect.A hopelessly estranged father catfishes his son in an attempt to reconnect.

  • Director
    • James Morosini
  • Writer
    • James Morosini
  • Stars
    • Patton Oswalt
    • James Morosini
    • Claudia Sulewski
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    3.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • James Morosini
    • Writer
      • James Morosini
    • Stars
      • Patton Oswalt
      • James Morosini
      • Claudia Sulewski
    • 40User reviews
    • 63Critic reviews
    • 59Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 1 nomination total

    Videos6

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    I Love My Dad
    Trailer 2:09
    I Love My Dad
    I Love My Dad
    Trailer 0:47
    I Love My Dad
    I Love My Dad: Chuck And Becca
    Clip 2:12
    I Love My Dad: Chuck And Becca
    I Love My Dad: Prank Call
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    I Love My Dad: Prank Call

    Photos55

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    Patton Oswalt
    Patton Oswalt
    • Chuck
    James Morosini
    James Morosini
    • Franklin
    Claudia Sulewski
    Claudia Sulewski
    • Becca
    Lil Rel Howery
    Lil Rel Howery
    • Jimmy
    Rachel Dratch
    Rachel Dratch
    • Erica
    Amy Landecker
    Amy Landecker
    • Diane
    Ricky Velez
    Ricky Velez
    • Derek
    Sarah Helbringer
    Sarah Helbringer
    • Haley
    J.P. Edwards
    J.P. Edwards
    • Dude
    • (as Jason Paul)
    Ricky Pak
    Ricky Pak
    • Group Leader
    Seamus Callahan
    • Young Franklin
    Zae'on James
    • Little Kid
    Sheri Fairchild
    Sheri Fairchild
    • Suzanne
    Afrim Gjonbalaj
    Afrim Gjonbalaj
    • Team Manager
    Jon Seeber
    Jon Seeber
    • Parent
    • (uncredited)
    Patrick A. Sova
    Patrick A. Sova
    • Counselor
    • (uncredited)
    Mike Sutton
      • Director
        • James Morosini
      • Writer
        • James Morosini
      • All cast & crew
      • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

      User reviews40

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      7mani235

      Awkwardly good!

      I only stumbled across this as it was featured on Sky, so I thought I'd give it a go. I never read what this was about, but man was I surprised!

      This is really awkward to watch, based on the theme, but this is a seriously great movie with a brilliant cast. Edgy, funny and to think this was based on true events that the director experienced, makes this movie is more great to watch.

      In the world of mobile phones, they can be a saviour or our biggest enemy, as this movie demonstrates. A very dark comedy that will keep you on the edge of your seats from start to finish. Highly recommended but be warned!
      8onexmillion

      Fancy Something Different?

      Yes, it's super cringe, it has moments of hilarity and moments of sad, but it's all from a good place.

      Great acting throughout and pacing of the film was spot on. Also enjoyed the soundtrack, particularly the acoustic piece for the end credits by Sonoda.

      Definitely give this a watch if you fancy something different. Perhaps not suited to those easily offended.

      Didn't really want to say anything other than that, but it's saying: Sorry, your review is too short. It needs to contain at least 600 characters.

      Yep, it's still saying: Sorry, your review is too short. It needs to contain at least 600 characters.
      8sngreolbrtd1983

      We have to be honest here....

      People these days are zone focused on superhero films. That all fine and well but when your aren't on that wave and you want something different and new this film gives you that. It's funny, sad, maddening and heartfelt. James Morosini I applaud you for putting yourself out there.
      7Draysan-Jennings

      FUN FILM

      It's hard to believe this is based on a true story. Apparently this really happened to director/star of film. I'm not exactly sure how much of it is true, but it's still a crazy story either way. I recommend checking it out. 7 stars.
      8Rob-O-Cop

      the perfect uncomfortable tone.

      Congratulations to the director and writer of this film for steering his movie down the delicate path to land this story.

      It came across as honest, and I forgot I was watching famous stand up comedian Patton Oswalt and cast and instead got immersed in a far fetched but believable story. They sold it well and the motives of the characters were true all the way through.

      The acting and direction were spot on, and the script took you places you didn't feel comfortable going but pulled it off each time, turning in a very funny and very human story that felt real and had something to say and worthy messages and thoughts to offer.

      Also of note was the editing and music choices, and the inventive way it chose to deal with the text conversations. It worked really well, and allowed the actors to shine.

      This really is a standout story and film, a challenging movie in a sea of predictable and shallow visual candy.

      Well done to everyone who made this movie and got this movie made. I hope it gets the viewing audience it deserves.

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      • Trivia
        The logline for the film includes the phrase "Inspired by a true story. Like, this literally happened to me." Written by, directed by and starring James Morosini, it's based on something that actually happened between the filmmaker and his father.
      • Goofs
        During one of the first scenes on Franklin & Chuck's trip from Massachusetts to Maine, the license plate on Chuck's car switches from Maine (where his character lives) to New York (where the film was shot), and then back again for the remainder of the film.
      • Quotes

        Chuck: I'm doing this to help him.

        Jimmy: He thinks he's in a relationship.

        Chuck: Yeah we talk about life and stuff. Its not like I'm trying to see his dick.

        Jimmy: Oh come on now I don't wanna hear about your boy's dick. That's your son's dick you're talking about.

        Chuck: I said I'm not trying to.

      • Connections
        Featured in Half in the Bag: I Love My Dad, Watcher and Vengeance (2022)
      • Soundtracks
        Flower Duet
        Written by Léo Delibes (uncredited)

        Performed by Music Beyond

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      Details

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      • Release date
        • August 12, 2022 (United States)
      • Country of origin
        • United States
      • Official site
        • Official site
      • Language
        • English
      • Also known as
        • Я кохаю свого тата
      • Filming locations
        • Syracuse, New York, USA
      • Production companies
        • Atlas Industries
        • Hantz Motion Pictures
        • American High
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      Box office

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      • Gross US & Canada
        • $101,508
      • Opening weekend US & Canada
        • $54,641
        • Aug 7, 2022
      • Gross worldwide
        • $116,327
      See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

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      • Runtime
        • 1h 36m(96 min)
      • Color
        • Color
      • Aspect ratio
        • 2.00 : 1

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