---
title: "Daddy's Home 2"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/daddy-s-home-2-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 419680
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Daddy's Home 2 (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/daddy-s-home-2-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Daddy's Home 2 is a film first released in 2017. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Red Granite Pictures, Gary Sanchez Productions, Paramount Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two dads and a stepfather try to make Christmas perfect until their own fathers arrive."

### Why Watch
- features a holiday getaway
- stars a partnership between fathers and stepfathers

### Caveats & Content Note
- the holiday gets turned upside down
- Tone & Suitability: This film carries a PG-13 rating and features comedic family chaos.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, festive, chaotic, humorous

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/daddy-s-home-2-2017#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sean Anders
- **Networks / Studios**: Red Granite Pictures, Gary Sanchez Productions, Paramount Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Will Ferrell** as *Brad*
- **Mark Wahlberg** as *Dusty*
- **Mel Gibson** as *Kurt*
- **John Lithgow** as *Don*
- **Linda Cardellini** as *Sara*
- **Alessandra Ambrosio** as *Karen*
- **Owen Vaccaro** as *Dylan*
- **Scarlett Estevez** as *Megan*
- **Didi Costine** as *Adrianna*
- **Connor Wise** as *Griffy*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Daddy's Home 2 released?
The film was released on 11/10/2017 in the US.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

### Q: What genre is Daddy's Home 2?
It is a comedy film.

### Q: What rating does the movie have?
The film has a PG-13 rating.

### Q: Who joins forces in the film?
Father and stepfather Dusty and Brad join forces to make Christmastime perfect.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Daddy's Home 2 — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/419680)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*