Dad (1989) Dad

Dad ★★½ 1989 (PG) Hoping to make up for lost time, a busy executive rushes home to take care of his father who has just had a heart attack. What could have easily become sappy is made bittersweet by the convincing performances of Lemmon and Danson. Based on the novel by William Wharton. 117m/C VHS. Jack Lemmon, Ted Danson, Ethan Hawke, Olympia Dukakis, Kathy Baker, Zakes Mokae, J.T. Walsh, Kevin Spacey, Chris Lemmon; Director: Gary David Goldberg; Writer: Gary David Goldberg; Cameo: James Horner.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1989
Rating PG
Length (in minutes) 117
Display Color
Formats VHS
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Zakes Mokae
Actor Chris Lemmon
Actor Jack Lemmon
Actor Ted Danson
Actor Kevin Spacey
Actor Ethan Hawke
Actor Olympia Dukakis
Actor Kathy Baker
Actor J.T. Walsh
Cameo James Horner
Director Gary David Goldberg
Writer Gary David Goldberg