Dad

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Looking like death warmed over, Jack Lemmon plays the aging father of Ted Danson. Always proud of being able to fend for himself, Lemmon despises being reliant upon others, but his enfeebled state does not allow him his old independence. For his part, Danson resents having to care for his dad as he would for an infant. Things take an upward turn when a "Doctor Feelgood" (Zakes Mokae) enters the scene, pumping Lemmon full of self-confidence. But then Lemmon is stricken with cancer, an affliction that he can't jolly himself out of. As the reality of his imminent death strikes everyone around him, Lemmon retreats into fantasy, recalling the past happy events of his life as though they're happening here and now. The rest of the family humors their dying dad, and in so doing draws closer together than they've been in years. TV sitcom maestro Gary David Goldberg co-produced and directed Dad, and also adapted the screenplay from the novel by William Wharton. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Cast

Jack Lemmon
as Jake Tremont
Ted Danson
as John Tremont
Olympia Dukakis
as Bette Tremont
Kathy Baker
as Annie
Kevin Spacey
as Mario
Ethan Hawke
as Billy Tremont
Zakes Mokae
as Dr. Chad
J.T. Walsh
as Dr. Santana
Peter Michael Goetz
as Dr. Ethridge
John Apicella
as Dr. Delibro
Richard McGonagle
as Victor Walton
Bill Morey
as Hal McCarthy
Mary Fogarty
as Gloria McCarthy
Art Frankel
as DMV Instructor
Ray Girardin
as Butcher
Vickilyn Reynolds
as CCU Nurse
Jimmy Higa
as Chris
Emily Kuroda
as Vicki
Gregory Itzin
as Ralph Kramer
Richard Fiske
as Bingo Caller
Tony Kienitz
as Bank Executive
Terry Wills
as Dry Cleaner
Patti Arpaia
as Receptionist
Donna Porter
as Surprised Neighbor
Chris Lemmon
as Young Jake
Gina Raymond
as Young Bette
Justin Petersen
as Young John
Sprague Grayden
as Young Annie
Jan Munroe
as Corporate Employee
Nancy Paul
as Corporate Employee
Lucas Hall
as Hank
Charles Stransky
as Corporate Employee
Katie Kissell
as Lizbeth
Patrick Massett
as Corporate Employee
Edith Fields
as Jake's Nurse
Takayo Fischer
as Jake's Nurse
Andi Chapman
as Jake's Nurse
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Audience Reviews for Dad

  • Oct 14, 2010
    I just watched this 1989 movie. How the heck I missed ever seeing it is beyond me. It was really, really good. I have never been a huge Ted Danson fan (other than Cheers days maybe), but he did a wonderful job..and so did the rest of the cast. I miss Jack Lemmon. He was one of my all time favorites. Too bad he's gone.
    Cynthia S Super Reviewer
  • Jan 30, 2009
    Dad was a great family drama, about how hard life could struck sometimes. It showed how in critical conditions of life we appreciate our family more. Ted Danson's character returned home to take care for his aging father, a role for Jack Lemmon.He was obsessed with his job and making money that he lost many precious moments of being with his parents, his son,and now he was faced with his dad;s illness and he tried to do all he can to help him out of this situation and spent as many times possible before he died.Ted Danson & Jack Lemmon played their role perfectly. It was great to see these 2 men of different generations trying to reach each other again.
    Daisy M Super Reviewer
  • Jan 03, 2009
    Tear jerker, run of the mill however, Jack Lemmon is the one to watch in this one.
    Lee K Super Reviewer
  • Dec 16, 2007
    Cute. Nice developing, once again, of the father-son relationship. Family drama, and good performances. Jack Lemmon's just awesome, he steals the whole show. Danson's good, yet he's obviously shadowed by Lemmon. Nice to see a really young Ethan Hawke, too.
    Liolia K Super Reviewer
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