A Man's Gotta Do
Synopsis
Eddy does what he has to do to give his family what they want. For the last 25 years, he has secretly moonlighted as a "standover" man, purely to provide his aspirational wife with her dream house and a privileged upbringing for his only daughter. Eddy finds it hard to express how he feels, especially now that his "little girl" is engaged and will soon be leaving the family home. Chantelle believes her emotionally blocked father has only two feelings "angry" and "very angry" and feels her father just doesn't understand her. Eddy is perplexed: "What's to understand?" Herein lies the problem. Over eager to get on the same wavelength as his daughter and recapture the closeness they once had, Eddy starts reading Chantelle's diary. In the process, more secrets than anyone was prepared for, begin to surface with devastating yet hilarious results. Eddy rides the storm and once the dust settles, all is well... for now.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Kennedy
- Original Title
- A Man's Gotta Do
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Kennedy
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Kennedy
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for A Man's Gotta Do.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring A Man's Gotta Do.
Updated / Added
More Like A Man's Gotta Do
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About A Man's Gotta Do
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Man's Gotta Do about?
Eddy does what he has to do to give his family what they want. For the last 25 years, he has secretly moonlighted as a "standover" man, purely to provide his aspirational wife with her dream house and a privileged upbringing for his only daughter. Eddy finds it hard to express how he feels, especially now that his "little girl" is engaged and will soon be leaving the family home. Chantelle believes her emotionally blocked father has only two feelings "angry" and "very angry" and feels her father just doesn't understand her. Eddy is perplexed: "What's to understand?" Herein lies the problem. Over eager to get on the same wavelength as his daughter and recapture the closeness they once had, Eddy starts reading Chantelle's diary. In the process, more secrets than anyone was prepared for, begin to surface with devastating yet hilarious results. Eddy rides the storm and once the dust settles, all is well... for now.
Who directed A Man's Gotta Do?
A Man's Gotta Do was directed by Chris Kennedy.
Who stars in A Man's Gotta Do?
The principal cast of A Man's Gotta Do includes Rebecca Frith, Gyton Grantley, Amie McKenna, John Howard, Alyssa McClelland.
When was A Man's Gotta Do released and how long is it?
A Man's Gotta Do was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.