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Daddy's Home

  • 2015
  • PG-13
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
135K
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POPULARITY
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Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell in Daddy's Home (2015)
A mild-mannered radio executive strives to become the best stepdad to his wife's two children, but complications ensue when their freewheeling and freeloading real father arrives, forcing him to compete for the affection of the kids.
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Brad Whitaker is a radio host trying to get his stepchildren to love him and call him Dad. But his plans turn upside down when their biological father, Dusty Mayron, returns.Brad Whitaker is a radio host trying to get his stepchildren to love him and call him Dad. But his plans turn upside down when their biological father, Dusty Mayron, returns.Brad Whitaker is a radio host trying to get his stepchildren to love him and call him Dad. But his plans turn upside down when their biological father, Dusty Mayron, returns.

  • Director
    • Sean Anders
  • Writers
    • Brian Burns
    • Sean Anders
    • John Morris
  • Stars
    • Will Ferrell
    • Mark Wahlberg
    • Linda Cardellini
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    135K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,451
    94
    • Director
      • Sean Anders
    • Writers
      • Brian Burns
      • Sean Anders
      • John Morris
    • Stars
      • Will Ferrell
      • Mark Wahlberg
      • Linda Cardellini
    • 232User reviews
    • 177Critic reviews
    • 42Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations total

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    Will Ferrell
    Will Ferrell
    • Brad Whitaker
    Mark Wahlberg
    Mark Wahlberg
    • Dusty Mayron
    Linda Cardellini
    Linda Cardellini
    • Sara
    Thomas Haden Church
    Thomas Haden Church
    • Leo Holt
    Scarlett Estevez
    Scarlett Estevez
    • Megan
    Owen Vaccaro
    Owen Vaccaro
    • Dylan
    • (as Owen Wilder Vaccaro)
    Bobby Cannavale
    Bobby Cannavale
    • Dr. Francisco
    Hannibal Buress
    Hannibal Buress
    • Griff
    Bill Burr
    Bill Burr
    • Jerry (Bully's Dad)
    Jamie Denbo
    Jamie Denbo
    • Doris
    Mark L. Young
    Mark L. Young
    • Dental Hygienist
    Matthew Paul Martinez
    • Pete (Recording Engineer)
    Dave Davis
    Dave Davis
    • Panda Singer #1
    James Harlon Palmer
    James Harlon Palmer
    • Panda Singer #2
    Riley Ann Corbin
    • Hello Kitty Girl
    LaJessie Smith
    LaJessie Smith
    • Jean Jacket
    • (as La' Jessie Smith)
    Billy 4 Johnston
    • Red-Head Kid
    • (as Billy Johnston)
    Olivia Renee Dupepe
    Olivia Renee Dupepe
    • 4th Grade Bully Girl
    • (as Olivia Dupepe)
    • Director
      • Sean Anders
    • Writers
      • Brian Burns
      • Sean Anders
      • John Morris
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews232

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    6SnoopyStyle

    not that funny but great pairing

    Brad Whitaker (Will Ferrell) is a mild-mannered radio executive struggling to be loved by his stepchildren. The children's biological father Dusty Mayron (Mark Wahlberg) comes to town. Despite reservations from his wife Sara (Linda Cardellini), Brad invites him to stay. Dusty starts manipulating and overshadowing Brad. Brad's inability to have children is another way to diminish him. Dusty brings them to his friend fertility doctor Emilio Francisco (Bobby Cannavale). Leo Holt (Thomas Haden Church) is Brad's unhelpful boss. Griff (Hannibal Buress) is a handyman who ends up staying in the home.

    Ferrell and Wahlberg are a great duo. The jokes don't really hit that hard except the dance off in the end. The great thing is the duo. They have great chemistry together especially when they end up in a bromance. Despite not being terribly funny, it would be great to see a sequel with the guys struggling together which is what happens in the last act of the movie. That's the best part of this movie.
    7nagisingh

    Timepass Movie-watchable One time.

    Its a usual Will Ferrell movie that has laughs at only when he is at his usual outburst. Mark Wahlberg adds up to the support and behaves same as he did in 'The Other Guys' , which also had Ferrell. The kids are irritating . Actress doesnot have much to do apart from looking beautiful , which she definitely is. Mark and Will have a good chemistry. Ending is not upto the mark. Will's Boss also has a laughable role (not pun-intended) in the movie. Character for the black Guy is funny. The scene at Basketball stadium had me in splits due to Ferrell's outburst. :) Overall: A one time watch which if you need few Ferrell Laughs.
    6hoxjennifer

    Funny, amusing, one-time comedy

    Daddy's Home is not classic comedy, it's one of those one-time, watch on an airplane movie just to pass the time. Will Ferrell plays the stepfather who's always wanted to be a father, clearly a wimpy kid in his childhood that grew up to be a pushover adult that lives for other people. Dusty Mayron played by Mark Wahlberg, a tough guy, no strings attached kind of dad who is still living and reliving his adventure years instead of facing his own responsibilities.

    It has its moments, Will Ferrell has his typical outbursts and the stark contrast between the two father figures is enough amusement on its own.

    It has its corny moments (especially near the end, although I won't say what to avoid spoiling anything) that are almost cringe-worthy, but otherwise I would say it's quite an enjoyable film, although good for just the one-time watch only.
    7kosmasp

    Step up Dad

    This is actually pretty funny. It's not the most sophisticated comedy, but you should know that even before watching this. Mark Wahlberg showing off his perks ... I mean comedic talents again. Also his muscles yes (for those who care). There are quite a few jokes that go below the belt (even literally), but it's all kept pretty light, if you don't mind that direction in general.

    Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg have lots of fun, playing off each other and being "enemies". The ending kind of could be seen as a "things to come" kind of thing, which might ring true, with Part 2 already announced (though the movie as I know did not make that much business in Germany at least). Still you get what the box/cover promises after all, so why complain?
    Gordon-11

    Way better than I expected!

    This film tells the story of a sensitive stepfather who is disliked by his two stepchildren, despite trying super hard to win the kids' hearts. One day, the biological father shows up at the doorstep, and a big oneupmanship ensues.

    "Daddy's Home" shows two likable fathers by they are so different from each other. Their competition is full on, the jokes are very funny but does not feel silly at all. The best thing is that Mark Wahlberg's character is super attractive and charming in almost every way. He says the right thing all the time, he can criticise and manipulate the other father unreasonably and yet you would find yourself agreeing with his half twisted logic.

    "Daddy's Home" is way better than I expected and I really enjoyed watching it.

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    • Trivia
      The scene involving Brad Whitaker (Will Ferrell) botching a half-court shot and hitting a cheerleader with a basketball was filmed during the half-time of a real NBA game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Los Angeles Lakers in New Orleans, Louisiana. Videos of the incident quickly popped up on video sites such as YouTube and Vine.
    • Goofs
      The Indian Chief Classic has a six-speed transmission, not five as referenced in the movie (1 down, 4 up).
    • Quotes

      Dusty Mayron: So the King raised his mighty sword and rained steel down upon the Step King.

      Brad Whitaker: But the Step King blocked it with his shield. And swung his cat o'nine tails into the King's smug face.

      Dusty Mayron: Which the King easily brushed aside like the feather of a gull. And then the King did counter with a barrage of slashes and thrusts so fast and precise the Step King had no way to party.

      Megan, Dylan: Yay!

      Dusty Mayron: But he did. He did. He parried all of them. Easily. It was no big deal.

      Megan, Dylan: Aww.

      Brad Whitaker: Then he grabbed the King's sword right out of his hand and smashed it over his knee.

      Megan, Dylan: Boo!

      Dusty Mayron: That's when the King pulled out a pump-action Mossberg shotgun!

      Brad Whitaker: Which is completely anachronistic. So if we're gonna be doing any time period, then the Step King just happened to be wearing Kevlar body armor.

      Dusty Mayron: Concussion grenade!

      Brad Whitaker: Hand grenade.

      Dusty Mayron: Rocket launcher.

      Brad Whitaker: Missile launcher.

      Dusty Mayron: Air strike.

      Brad Whitaker: Nuclear strike.

      Dusty Mayron: Black hole.

      Brad Whitaker: God.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Mark Wahlberg/Bill Burr/Sheryl Crow (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Here Comes Your Man
      Written by Frank Black (as Charles Thompson)

      Performed by Pixies (as The Pixies)

      Courtesy of 4AD Records

      By arrangement with Beggars Group Media Limited

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    • Release date
      • December 25, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Ukrainian
    • Also known as
      • Guerra de papás
    • Filming locations
      • Metairie, Louisiana, USA(watched filming)
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Red Granite Pictures
      • Gary Sanchez Productions
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    • Budget
      • $50,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $150,357,137
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $38,740,203
      • Dec 27, 2015
    • Gross worldwide
      • $242,786,137
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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