---
title: "Dad Friend"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/dad-friend-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 498247
imdb_id: "tt7419278"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 201
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Dad Friend (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/dad-friend-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Released in France on December 19, 2018, the comedy film Dad Friend has a runtime of one hour and forty minutes. The story centers on a character named Stéphane, who defers his frustration at not having had a son onto his sons-in-law. Complications arise when his younger daughter decides to leave a rugby player whom the idolatrous father admires, choosing instead a doctor whom Stéphane cannot stand. Determined to reverse this choice, Stéphane will do everything he can to get his former son-in-law back. However, his daughter refuses to let the matter go.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: François Desagnat
- **Networks / Studios**: Nac Films, Pathé, Liaison Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kad Merad** as *Stéphane*
- **Pauline Étienne** as *Alexia*
- **Julie Gayet** as *Suzanne*
- **François Deblock** as *Bertrand*
- **Zabou Breitman** as *Christelle*
- **Guillaume Labbé** as *Thomas*
- **Chloé Jouannet** as *Raphaëlle*
- **Louise Coldefy** as *Gabrielle*
- **Jérémy Lopez** as *Julien*
- **Julianne Binard**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Dad Friend online?
Dad Friend is currently available to watch or stream on Netflix, Disney Plus, Netflix Standard with Ads, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Dad Friend worth watching?
Dad Friend holds a community rating of 5.6/10 based on 201 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Dad Friend and when was it released?
Dad Friend is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 2018. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Dad Friend?
Dad Friend was directed by François Desagnat.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Dad Friend — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/498247)
- [Dad Friend (2018) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/498247-le-gendre-de-ma-vie/cast)

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