Fatherhood

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) | Release Date (Streaming): June 18, 2021

6.3	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 40 Ratings

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BradMorganJun 19, 2021

A film that is certainly not unique, but does manage to strike the right chords. The story builds up slowly and takes the time to develop the arcs of the main characters. Kevin Hart acts excellently and conveys the emotions very well to theA film that is certainly not unique, but does manage to strike the right chords. The story builds up slowly and takes the time to develop the arcs of the main characters. Kevin Hart acts excellently and conveys the emotions very well to the viewer. At the end it's a tearjerker with heartwarming moments that was worth to watch.… Expand

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DoomshardJun 19, 2021

Hands down one of the best films of Kevin Hart, This movie is so heartwarming and some scenes are funny

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tarekaliJun 22, 2021

Fatherhood is a much needed and appreciated film in an age of cynicism and lost faith. I applaud the courage of everyone who made this film especially given the perceived redundancy and disposability of fathers in society today. Kevin HartFatherhood is a much needed and appreciated film in an age of cynicism and lost faith. I applaud the courage of everyone who made this film especially given the perceived redundancy and disposability of fathers in society today. Kevin Hart gives the performance of a lifetime. Never underestimate a performer, especially one who was previously typecast into comedic roles as the butt of jokes, often due to his height. I strongly feel he should be a contender on the award circuit. Kevin gave a nuanced and powerful performance as a father dealing with unimaginable odds and overwhelming grief. You can relate to his journey as he goes through various stages of grief and acceptance, tempered with hope and heart, and above all the courage to change and listen. It may come as a shock to many, but fathers are capable of deep emotion and connection to their children as depicted in this film. Melody Hurd gives a stunning performance as a precocious and courageous child, willing to challenge herself and above all guide her father to grow. She shows a wisdom beyond her years and I expect great things from this talented little actress.
As expected Alfre Woddard delivers a powerful and moving rendition of a grieving grandmother, tempered with her signature gravitas. Indeed the entire cast is excellent and really rounds out the movie, each playing their role as a set of hands holding up the grieving, overwhelmed father. The tragedy depicted in this film had particular poignance and relevance with me on a personal level as I had a brush with a similar incident just recently in my life. I remember all too well those fateful days when as a father I felt crushed with the magnitude of responsibility before me, but the Mercy of God delivered. Fatherhood is an essential film and strongly recommended viewing. A good parent is a good parent, period. And a good parent shows courage and determination beyond the expectations of everyone else, even themselves.… Expand

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DVM2013Jun 18, 2021

This is a cute, sweet movie that does its best of trying to capture the endless struggles of what it’s like to raise a child as an early widower in an hour and 50 minutes. Anyone that disagrees can honestly go f*€% themselves.

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steelystanSep 27, 2021

Pleasantly surprised that this movie isn't a comedy. I thought it was a comedy going into it but it wasn't. I related to this movie a lot (almost, at least) so I cried more than I ever had during any move, except for maybe Flight of thePleasantly surprised that this movie isn't a comedy. I thought it was a comedy going into it but it wasn't. I related to this movie a lot (almost, at least) so I cried more than I ever had during any move, except for maybe Flight of the Navigator. Kevin Hart did a great job as a serious actor. I didn't think he had it in him but he does.… Expand