A wholesome, briskly paced comedy where a mild-mannered stepdad competes with a freeloading dad for affection.
Crowd-pleasing and feel-good, with big broad humor. A comfort watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Paramount+, Starz and Kanopy (free).
Nothing past what a PG-13 promises: some innuendo or implied sex and some strong language.
Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.
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The story of a mild-mannered radio executive who strives to become the best stepdad ever to his wife's two children, but complications ensue when their freewheeling, freeloading real father arrives, forcing stepdad to compete for the affection of the kids.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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