The film was released on July 20, 2018 by
Netflix. It was panned by critics.
Plot
When a debate between two college graduates about whose father would win in a fight is taken seriously by their dads, jobs are lost, relationships ruined, and best friends come of age as they come to grips with the identity of their fathers.
Cast
David Spade as Wayne, Ben's dimwitted unemployed father
Principal photography took place in
Boston and
Hudson (a suburb just under an hour from Boston) in June 2017. Additional footage was gathered during multiple days of filming at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts.[1]
Release
The film was released on July 20, 2018.[4][failed verification] It had previously been scheduled for release on June 29, 2018.[2]
Reception
Rotten Tomatoes gives Father of The Year an approval rating of 0%, based on 11
film critic reviews.[5]