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A Balasaur Score of 51 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.2/10, Rotten Tomatoes 30%, Metacritic 42/100. Audiences rate it 20 points higher than critics do. The highest scoring of the 2 titles in its series. Streaming on Paramount+.
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes30%
Metacritic42/100
Audiences rate it 20 points higher than critics do.
3,507 audience votes
Key crew
- Sean AndersDirector
- Brian BurnsScreenplay
- Adam McKayScreenplay
- Chris HenchyScreenplay
- Michael AndrewsOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Will FerrellBrad Whitaker
- Mark WahlbergDusty Mayron
- Linda CardelliniSara
- Thomas Haden ChurchLeo Holt
- Scarlett EstevezMegan
- Owen VaccaroDylan
- Bobby CannavaleDr. Francisco
- Hannibal BuressGriff
- Bill BurrJerry
- Jamie DenboDoris
- Mark L. YoungDental Hygienist
- Matthew Paul MartinezPete (Recording Engineer)
Stills
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Themes
parent child relationshipfatherstepfatherfamily relationshipsrivalryfamilyestranged fatherfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshippaternal conflict