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Getting Even With Dad

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Con man Ray Gleason (Ted Danson) is going after one last heist -- a stash of rare coins -- when his estranged son, Timmy (Macaulay Culkin), unexpectedly shows up. Ray is too busy with his robbery to spend much time with his son, so Timmy decides to blackmail Ray into acting like a father. He hides the coins and promises to give them back only after Ray takes him to amusement parks and baseball games. All the while, Detective Theresa Walsh (Glenne Headly) is closing in on Ray.
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Critics Consensus

Overly formulaic and tonally inconsistent, Getting Even with Dad tries for a sentimental conclusion it doesn't earn and winds up a slapsticky cash grab aimed at fans of Home Alone.

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Caryn James New York Times 07/25/2014
The film should have been a roller coaster ride; instead, watching it is like trudging through a swamp. Go to Full Review John Hartl Seattle Times 05/28/2013
2/4
The new summer movies don't get much more formulaic than this bald attempt to capture the audience that can't wait to see the next three or four installments of Home Alone. Go to Full Review Jane Stefanski Empire Magazine 05/28/2013
1/5
The feeble attempts at verbal and physical slapstick are so lacking in humour that they're embarrassing for both the players and audience. Go to Full Review JK Sooja Common Sense Media 11/03/2021
2/5
Panned upon original release, this family comedy doesn't ever quite get off the ground. Go to Full Review Lesley Thornton Independent on Sunday 11/30/2017
Macaulay Culkin is getting on a bit for a child star, but shows no sign of turning into a young actor in Getting Even With Dad. Go to Full Review John Ferguson Radio Times 05/28/2013
2/5
Howard Deutch is a proficient enough second division director, but here he allows sentimentality to run riot, and the awkwardly ageing Culkin (approaching adolescence) no longer possesses the mischievous charm of old. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Douglas E @RT50442544 Jun 18 It's been a long time since I last sat down to watch this movie. It's better than I remembered. The film is lighthearted, with many funny moments and some emotional ones as well. It's definitely worth watching. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Nov 12 Funny family scenes in 01 hour, 48 minutes, and 49 seconds!!!!!!!!!! Copyright 1994-2025 by Amazon MGM Studios!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Filmed in 1994 in color!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Starring Macaulay Culkin as Timmy Gleason and Ted Danson as his dad Raymond Gleason!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Matthew N @RT38766943 01/13/2025 I don't understand the hate people give this movie, I had a great time watching it. The jokes pretty much always land (unless you don't have a sense of humour) and although it may not be quite as good as home alone, who cares its an enjoyable watch. I think my favourite thing is how the characters play off each other, Ray and Timmy's relationship really comes though and you can see the progression quite well, ending in a satisfying way. See more 08/26/2022 Really confused by all the low ratings. This is a good movie with a really good plot. See more Jim222001 W @Jim222001 04/18/2022 Culkin starring in a Richie Rich movie was even more memorable. So many bad family films followed Home Alone. That were about kids beating up grown-ups. It's funny that Culkin even stars in one of them. See more 02/27/2021 The worst Mack Culkin movie ever!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Read all reviews
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Howard Deutch

Director

Macaulay Culkin

Timmy Gleason

Ted Danson

Raymond "Ray" Gleason

Glenne Headly

Detective Theresa Walsh

Saul Rubinek

Robert "Bobby" Drace

Gailard Sartain

Carl

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Movie Info

Synopsis Con man Ray Gleason (Ted Danson) is going after one last heist -- a stash of rare coins -- when his estranged son, Timmy (Macaulay Culkin), unexpectedly shows up. Ray is too busy with his robbery to spend much time with his son, so Timmy decides to blackmail Ray into acting like a father. He hides the coins and promises to give them back only after Ray takes him to amusement parks and baseball games. All the while, Detective Theresa Walsh (Glenne Headly) is closing in on Ray.
Director
Howard Deutch
Producer
Katie Jacobs, Pierce Gardner
Screenwriter
Tom S. Parker, Jim Jennewein
Production Co
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Rating
PG
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$18.1M
Runtime
1h 48m
Sound Mix
Surround
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