Daddy's Home (2015)
A wholesome, briskly paced comedy where a mild-mannered stepdad competes with a freeloading dad for affection.
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.
How intense is Daddy's Home?
Daddy's Home has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a family watch and a party watch. The humor runs broad and wholesome. Rated PG-13.
What Daddy's Home feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalcampycrowd pleasingfeel good
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightPartyComfort watch
Where to stream Daddy's Home
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Daddy's Home for you?
Is Daddy's Home scary?
No. Daddy's Home is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Daddy's Home gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Daddy's Home sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Daddy's Home OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Daddy's Home?
Daddy's Home runs 1h 36m.
Where can I stream Daddy's Home?
Daddy's Home is streaming on Paramount+, Starz and Kanopy.
Does Daddy's Home have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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