Getting Even with Dad (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1994, Getting Even with Dad is a comedy, crime and family film directed by Howard Deutch, running about 109 minutes. “..He's not getting mad, he's Getting Even With Dad.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ray, an ex-con and widower, is planning a coin heist with two accomplices to help him to buy his own bakery. However, he doesn't expect his son Timmy, who was living with Ray's sister, to show up at the house right in the middle of planning. Timmy is ignored and Ray and his buddies pull off the heist. Timmy gets his father's attention by stealing the coins and hiding them. To get them back, his father must take him to a number of different places and treat him like he enjoys his presence. They grow fond of each other but Timmy won't stay with his dad unless he gives up the coins.
Who’s in it. Getting Even with Dad stars Macaulay Culkin as Timmy Gleason, Ted Danson as Raymond 'Ray' Gleason, Glenne Headly as Detective Theresa Walsh and Saul Rubinek as Robert 'Bobby' Drace, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Getting Even with Dad has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Getting Even with Dad page.
If you liked it. Fans of Getting Even with Dad tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Getting Even with Dad (1994)?
- In US, Getting Even with Dad is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Getting Even with Dad worth watching?
- Getting Even with Dad holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Getting Even with Dad?
- Getting Even with Dad stars Macaulay Culkin, Ted Danson, Glenne Headly, Saul Rubinek and Gailard Sartain.
- When was Getting Even with Dad released?
- Getting Even with Dad was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.