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Getting Even With Dad

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Getting Even With Dad (1994)

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Reviews Counted: 11

Fresh: 1

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Average Rating: 3.5/10

Runtime: 1 hr 52 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Ray is part of a trio that has successfully pulled off a big heist. Suddenly, unexpectedly, his long-lost son Timmy shows up and promptly takes, then hides, the loot. In exchange for the cash, Ray... Ray is part of a trio that has successfully pulled off a big heist. Suddenly, unexpectedly, his long-lost son Timmy shows up and promptly takes, then hides, the loot. In exchange for the cash, Ray must spend "quality time" with his son, and get to know him. [More]

Starring: Ted Danson, Macaulay Culkin, Glenne Headly, Saul Rubinek

Starring: Ted Danson, Macaulay Culkin, Glenne Headly, Saul Rubinek, Gailard Sartain

Director: Howard Deutch

Director: Howard Deutch

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A charming, amusing comedy for the whole family

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Yeah, the one with Macaulay Culkin and Ted Danson. Avoid at all conceivable cost.

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