Dad
“Sometimes the greatest man you ever meet... is the first one.”
Synopsis
A busy executive learns during a meeting that his mother may be dying and rushes home to her side. He ends up being his father's caretaker and becomes closer to him than ever before. Estranged from his own son, the executive comes to realize what has been missing in his own life.
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Dad ≣ 1989 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-11-28
Top Cast
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Jack Lemmon
Jake Tremont
Ted Danson
John Tremont
Ethan Hawke
Billy
Kevin Spacey
Mario
Olympia Dukakis
Bette Tremont
Kathy Baker
Annie
Zakes Mokae
Dr. Chad
J.T. Walsh
Dr. Santana
Peter Michael Goetz
Dr. Ethridge
John Apicella
Dr. Delibro
Richard McGonagle
Victor Walton
Art Frankel
DMV Instructor
Gregory Itzin
Ralph Kramer
Vickilyn Reynolds
CCU Nurse
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 27, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$19M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$19.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.04x
+$738K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary David Goldberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Gary David Goldberg, William Wharton
- Original Score
- James Horner
- Original Title
- Dad
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Budget
- $19M
- Worldwide Gross
- $19.7M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary David Goldberg
Gary David Goldberg, William Wharton
James Horner
Jan Kiesser
Eric A. Sears
Gary David Goldberg, Joseph Stern, Frank Marshall, Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy
Department Leadership Roster
Gary David Goldberg
Director
Gary David Goldberg
Writer
Gary David Goldberg
Producer
James Horner
Original Music Composer
Jan Kiesser
Director of Photography
Eric A. Sears
Editor
Joseph Stern
Producer
Jackson De Govia
Production Design
Molly Maginnis
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dad
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dad about?
A busy executive learns during a meeting that his mother may be dying and rushes home to her side. He ends up being his father's caretaker and becomes closer to him than ever before. Estranged from his own son, the executive comes to realize what has been missing in his own life.
Who directed Dad?
Dad was directed by Gary David Goldberg.
Who stars in Dad?
The principal cast of Dad includes Jack Lemmon, Ted Danson, Ethan Hawke, Kevin Spacey, Olympia Dukakis.
When was Dad released and how long is it?
Dad was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
What was the box office and production budget of Dad?
Dad had a reported production budget of $19M and grossed $19.7M at the worldwide box office (1.04 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Dad?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dad was composed by James Horner.
Is Dad based on a book or true story?
Dad is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William Wharton".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dad?
Dad holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).