Daddy's Little Girls

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Daddy's Little Girls

PG-13

2007

1h 35m

Romance

Drama

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Monty (Idris Elba), a mechanic, struggles to make ends meet and raise his three young daughters alone. When his drug-dealing ex-wife wins custody of the girls in court, he enlists the help of Julia (Gabrielle Union), a successful attorney, to get the girls back. Romance unexpectedly blooms between the pair, but the couple must come to terms with their very different lives and find a way to keep Monty's family together.

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Critics Consensus

Daddy's Little Girls boasts fine performances and a poignant message, but is ultimately let down by amateurish filmmaking.

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

Dec 3, 2007

Dismissed by critics but embraced by African-American audiences, Tyler Perry now opens his pictures without press previews, but on the basis of this expert melodrama he might want to reconsider.

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Melissa Anderson

Time Out

Mar 3, 2007

2/6

Love can transcend class lines; in Tyler Perry's universe, it also defies all rules of the legal system -- and logic.

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Toddy Burton

Austin Chronicle

Feb 25, 2007

3/5

I entered this moviegoing experience ready for a lot of wincing and eye-rolling. But dammit if this movie didn't make me laugh and cry.

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Tim Brayton

Antagony & Ecstasy

Feb 1, 2012

4/10

Infinitely more captivating for its outrageous ungainliness than a great many more proficient filmmakers have ever been able to manage.

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John Beifuss

Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN)

Jun 29, 2007

2.5/4

The cast is likable, and Perry makes good use of the Atlanta locations.

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Mark Palermo

The Coast (Halifax, Nova Scotia)

Mar 15, 2007

Perry's habit of reducing drama to verbal sermons is the main thing keeping his movies within the realm of daytime TV.

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Stephen C

@bob25009 May 29, 2025

A successful romantic drama movie in 1 hour and 35 minutes. Rated PG-13 for Language, Drug and Sexual Content, Some Violence and Thematic Material!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Lillian S

@Lillian28 Aug 27, 2024

This is my favorite movie in the whole world. It is so relatable. This movie makes me feel that I'm not the only girl in the world raised by a hard-working dad, with a drug abusing mother. This movie fills me with so much joy.

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Anthony A

@Aalbury3rd Aug 19, 2024

*Daddy’s Little Girls* is a solid entry in Tyler Perry’s filmography, offering an engaging story with some fresh themes that set it apart from his usual fare. The film’s focus on a father fighting for custody of his three daughters is a refreshing take, bringing a new perspective to Perry’s typical family drama. The performances are strong, particularly Idris Elba’s portrayal of a dedicated father, and the chemistry between the cast helps to elevate the story. While it doesn’t stray too far from Perry’s familiar themes of love, redemption, and overcoming adversity, it’s executed with sincerity and heart. Overall, *Daddy’s Little Girls* is a good watch, providing a nice blend of drama and inspiration that makes it one of Perry’s more memorable films.

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j F

@RT31612624 Jul 30, 2024

This was a feel good movie so of course logic and plot sometimes take a back seat to the story line. Yet, a truly enjoyable movie.

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Mike R

@RT34566699 Sep 20, 2022

Amazing how the critics always rip Perry's "Madea" movies, yet the audience almost unanimously love them. Makes you wonder. I personally get so much out of the movies, be it laughter, realistic family dynamics, and great acting. Critical are annoying!

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Jun 13, 2022

Mas um filme gospel e fofinho de Tyler Perry, estou me apaixonando por suas obras, são obras simples, qualidade técnica mediana, mas sempre passam mensagens lindas e emocionam muito, deixando nosso coração quentinho... Um final conveniente e feliz como deve ser, motivar e encorajar, esse é o objetivo... #Esperança

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Synopsis

Monty (Idris Elba), a mechanic, struggles to make ends meet and raise his three young daughters alone. When his drug-dealing ex-wife wins custody of the girls in court, he enlists the help of Julia (Gabrielle Union), a successful attorney, to get the girls back. Romance unexpectedly blooms between the pair, but the couple must come to terms with their very different lives and find a way to keep Monty's family together.

Director: Tyler Perry
Producer: Tyler Perry, Reuben Cannon
Screenwriter: Tyler Perry
Distributor: Lionsgate Films
Production Co: Lionsgate Films, Tyler Perry Company
Rating: PG-13 (Language|Drug and Sexual Content|Some Violence|Thematic Material)
Genre: Romance, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 14, 2007, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 27, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $31.3M
Runtime: 1h 35m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby SRD
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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