Daddy's Home
“Choose your Daddy”
Synopsis
The story of a mild-mannered radio executive who strives to become the best stepdad ever to his wife's two children, but complications ensue when their freewheeling, freeloading real father arrives, forcing stepdad to compete for the affection of the kids.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2015-06-19
Top Cast
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Will Ferrell
Brad Whitaker
Mark Wahlberg
Dusty Mayron
Linda Cardellini
Sara
Thomas Haden Church
Leo Holt
Scarlett Estevez
Megan
Owen Vaccaro
Dylan
Bobby Cannavale
Dr. Francisco
Hannibal Buress
Griff
Bill Burr
Jerry
Jamie Denbo
Doris
Mark L. Young
Dental Hygienist
Matthew Paul Martinez
Pete (Recording Engineer)
Dave Davis
Panda Singer #1
James Harlon Palmer
Panda Singer #2
Riley Ann Corbin
Hello Kitty Girl
LaJessie Smith
Jean Jacket
Billy 4 Johnston
Red-Head Kid
Olivia Renee Dupepe
4th Grade Bully Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
December 25, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 31, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$242.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.86x
+$192.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sean Anders
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Burns, Adam McKay, Chris Henchy
- Original Score
- Michael Andrews
- Original Title
- Daddy's Home
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $50M
- Worldwide Gross
- $242.8M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Gary Sanchez Productions, Red Granite Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sean Anders
Brian Burns, Adam McKay, Chris Henchy
Michael Andrews
Julio Macat
Eric Kissack, Brad Wilhite
Will Ferrell, Chris Henchy, Adam McKay, John Morris, Sean Anders
Department Leadership Roster
Todd Bryant
Stunt Coordinator
Paul Linden
Visual Effects Supervisor
Sean Anders
Director
Brian Burns
Screenplay
Adam McKay
Screenplay
Chris Henchy
Screenplay
Julio Macat
Director of Photography
Michael Andrews
Original Music Composer
Eric Kissack
Editor
Brad Wilhite
Editor
Will Ferrell
Producer
Chris Henchy
Producer
Adam McKay
Producer
John Morris
Producer
Clayton Hartley
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Daddy's Home
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Daddy's Home about?
The story of a mild-mannered radio executive who strives to become the best stepdad ever to his wife's two children, but complications ensue when their freewheeling, freeloading real father arrives, forcing stepdad to compete for the affection of the kids.
Who directed Daddy's Home?
Daddy's Home was directed by Sean Anders.
Who stars in Daddy's Home?
The principal cast of Daddy's Home includes Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Linda Cardellini, Thomas Haden Church, Scarlett Estevez.
When was Daddy's Home released and how long is it?
Daddy's Home was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of Daddy's Home?
Daddy's Home had a reported production budget of $50M and grossed $242.8M at the worldwide box office (4.86 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Daddy's Home?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Daddy's Home was composed by Michael Andrews.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Daddy's Home?
Daddy's Home holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).