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IMDb20061h 27mUnited States of America

My Bad Dad

“Can an irresponsible, good for nothing drifter accept parenthood? Heck yeah!”

Synopsis

Joe Barring is a motorcycle-riding, beer-drinking womanizer who takes odd jobs and still lives with his parents. Following an arrest, he gets a rude awakening when he learns that he is the father of at least one of three children whose mother has recently died, and that he is now their legal guardian.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Dances With Films Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$100K

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Mack Polhemus
Screenplay & Story
Mack Polhemus
Original Score
Daniel Zimmerman
Original Title
My Bad Dad
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 27m
Production Budget
$100K
Production Studios
Bolinas Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Mack Polhemus

Screenplay & Story

Mack Polhemus

Original Score & Music

Daniel Zimmerman

Director of Photography

Don Starnes

Film Editing

Tessa Davis, Helen Hand

Producers

Mack Polhemus, Ann Boehlke, Josiah Polhemus, Michael Trent

Department Leadership Roster

Mack Polhemus

Director

Daniel Zimmerman

Original Music Composer

Mack Polhemus

Writer

Mack Polhemus

Producer

Ann Boehlke

Producer

Josiah Polhemus

Producer

Tessa Davis

Editor

Michael Trent

Producer

Helen Hand

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for My Bad Dad.

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Frequently Asked Questions About My Bad Dad

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is My Bad Dad about?

Joe Barring is a motorcycle-riding, beer-drinking womanizer who takes odd jobs and still lives with his parents. Following an arrest, he gets a rude awakening when he learns that he is the father of at least one of three children whose mother has recently died, and that he is now their legal guardian.

Who directed My Bad Dad?

My Bad Dad was directed by Mack Polhemus.

Who stars in My Bad Dad?

The principal cast of My Bad Dad includes Josiah Polhemus, J. Todd Adams, Ann Boehlke, Elwood Carlisle, Ryan DoRemus.

When was My Bad Dad released and how long is it?

My Bad Dad was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.

Who composed the musical score for My Bad Dad?

The original motion picture soundtrack for My Bad Dad was composed by Daniel Zimmerman.