Fatherhood

About Fatherhood

A widowed new dad copes with doubts, fears, heartache and dirty diapers as he sets out to raise his daughter on his own. Inspired by a true story.

Fatherhood is a 2021 comedy film directed by Paul Weitz. Released in June 2021, it runs 109 minutes.

Its themes are baby, parenthood, fatherhood, and social comedy.

Kevin Hart stars as Matt, Melody Hurd as Maddy, Alfre Woodard as Marian, and DeWanda Wise as Lizzie aka Swan. The screenplay is by Dana Stevens and Paul Weitz. It was produced by Bron Studios, Columbia Pictures, and Free Association. It streams on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in the United States.

3 Men and a Baby, The Other F Word, and A Father for Brittany make useful companions to Fatherhood. TMDB voters put it at 7.5 out of 10 across 1,570 votes and it carries a PG-13 rating.