One of Lionsgate's 2023 comedy features starring Academy Award winner Robert De Niro is now accessible for streaming on Hulu. The film, About My Father, has officially joined the platform's extensive library starting today.

Audience Success Despite Critical Disagreement

The movie garnered a significant split in reviews upon its initial release. While critics largely gave the film negative feedback, general moviegoers showed much stronger support.

Specifically, About My Father holds a 37% approval rating from critics. In contrast, the film boasts an impressive 81% score on Rotten Tomatoes' Popcornmeter, indicating positive audience reception.

The Cast and Crew Behind the Film

About My Father was directed by Laura Terruso. The screenplay was penned by Sebastian Maniscalco and Austen Earl, drawing inspiration from Maniscalco’s personal relationship with his own father.

The ensemble cast featured several notable actors alongside De Niro. This included Leslie Bibb as Ellie, Kim Cattrall as Tigger, David Rasche as Bill, Anders Holm as Lucky, and Brett Dier as Doug.

During its time in theaters, the comedy managed to gross more than $18 million at the global box office.

Plot Summary and Production Details

The official synopsis describes the plot centered on Sebastian. He is persuaded by his fiancée to bring his immigrant, hairdresser father, Salvo, to a weekend gathering with her wealthy and highly eccentric family.

This event quickly turns into a major culture clash. Ultimately, Sebastian and Salvo learn profound lessons about the importance of family ties.

The film was produced by Judi Marmel, Andrew Miano, Chris Weitz, and Paul Weitz. Executive producers included Dan Balgoyen, Chris Fenton, Jared Ian Goldman, and Christopher Woodrow.

The key creative team comprised cinematographer Rogier Stoffers, composer Stephanie Economou, editor Scott D. Hanson, production designer Javiera Varas, and costume designer Brenda Abbandandolo.