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Dad 1989

“Sometimes the greatest man you ever meet... is the first one.”

★ 6.4/10 PG Drama Released
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What is Dad?

Dad is a film first released in 1989. Catalogued under Drama.

Type
Film
Year
1989
Status
Released
Runtime
117 minutes
Release date
Oct 27, 1989
Studios
Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
Genres
Drama
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Streaming Intelligence

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80 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.6/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.7/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Drama

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Dad is a film first released in 1989. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment. Current status: Released.

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Should you watch it?

“A busy executive connects with his father and reevaluates his own life.”

Reasons to watch
  • Touching exploration of family bonds
  • Relatable themes of generational relationships
Keep in mind
  • Deals with heavy family illness
  • May be emotionally intense

Watch it if you enjoy touching stories about family relationships and personal growth.

The film deals with themes of illness, aging, and family estrangement.

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What starts the events of the film?

A busy executive learns during a meeting that his mother may be dying and rushes home.

Who does the executive become a caretaker for?

He ends up being his father's caretaker.

How does the executive's relationship with his father change?

He becomes closer to his father than ever before.

Does the executive have children?

Yes, he is estranged from his own son.

What does the executive realize?

He comes to realize what has been missing in his own life.

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