---
title: "Father Hood"
year: 1993
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/father-hood-1993"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 65137
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Father Hood (1993) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/father-hood-1993

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Father Hood is a film first released in 1993. Catalogued under Action, Comedy, Family. Produced and broadcast by Hollywood Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A reckless dad whisks his kids away, sparking a chaotic cross-country chase."

### Why Watch
- Fast-paced action mixed with humor
- Father‑and‑kids road adventure

### Caveats & Content Note
- Kidnapping premise may feel reckless
- Tone shifts between slapstick and drama
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s PG‑13 rating means it contains mild language and cartoonish violence, suitable for older kids and teens.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, comedy, family, road-trip, chaotic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Darrell James Roodt
- **Networks / Studios**: Hollywood Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Patrick Swayze** as *Jack Charles*
- **Halle Berry** as *Kathleen Mercer*
- **Sabrina Lloyd** as *Kelly Charles*
- **Brian Bonsall** as *Eddie Charles*
- **Michael Ironside** as *Jerry*
- **Diane Ladd** as *Rita*
- **Adrienne Barbeau** as *Celeste*
- **Vanessa Marquez** as *Delores*
- **Josh Lucas** as *Andy*
- **Bob Gunton** as *Lazzaro*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Father Hood released?
It was released in the United States on August 27, 1993.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
It is rated PG‑13.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is about 1 hour and 35 minutes.

### Q: What genres does Father Hood belong to?
It is classified as an action, comedy, and family film.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the story?
A father kidnaps his children from a bus to escape an abusive foster home, leading to a chaotic chase with police.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Father Hood — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/65137)

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