Dad
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.
Release Year
1989
Runtime
117 min
Audience Score
6.4
Genres
Drama
Story Snapshot
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 is a immersive pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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