Why Him? 2016

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juicy rating
26%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
30%
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A dad forms a bitter rivalry with his daughter's young rich boyfriend.

Bryan Cranston

as Ned Fleming

James Franco

as Laird Mayhew

Zoey Deutch

as Stephanie Fleming

Megan Mullally

as Barb Fleming

Griffin Gluck

as Scotty Fleming

Keegan-Michael Key

as Gustav

Kaley Cuoco

as Justine (voice)

Cedric the Entertainer

as Lou Dunne

Zack Pearlman

as Kevin Dingle

Jee Young Han

as Marnie Dingle

Director:

John Hamburg

Writer:

Jonah Hill, Ian Helfer, John Hamburg

Genres:

Comedy

Release Date:

2016 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

111 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Why Him?

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Bryan Cranston

as Ned Fleming

James Franco

as Laird Mayhew

Zoey Deutch

as Stephanie Fleming

Megan Mullally

as Barb Fleming

Griffin Gluck

as Scotty Fleming

Keegan-Michael Key

as Gustav

Kaley Cuoco

as Justine (voice)

Cedric the Entertainer

as Lou Dunne

Zack Pearlman

as Kevin Dingle

Jee Young Han

as Marnie Dingle

Grace Hazelett

as Vanessa Dingle

Sadie Hazelett

as Vanessa Dingle

Casey Wilson

as Missy Pederman

Andrew Rannells

as Blaine Pederman

Adam Devine

as Tyson Modell

Tangie Ambrose

as Patty Dunne

Steve Bannos

as Burt

Steve Aoki

as DJ Steve Aoki

Richard Blais

as Richard Blais

Elon Musk

as Elon Musk

Gene Simmons

as Gene Simmons

Paul Stanley

as Paul Stanley

Peter Criss

as Peter Criss

Chris A. Liscomb

as Chris A. Liscomb

Bob Stephenson

as Jerry

Mary Pat Gleason

as Joyce

Jacob Kemp

as Randy

Juliette B. Reiss

as Applebee's Waitress

Melissa Graver

as Applebee's Waitress

Steffen Dziczek

as Applebee's Waiter

Jimmy Badstibner

as Fleming Company Employee

Ramy Youssef

as Coder in Kitchen

Brenda Good

as Laird's Employee

Harrison Bieker

as Laird's Employee

Greg Worswick

as Bartender

George Kareman

as Party Waiter

Toby Turner

as Party Guest

Craig Hosking

as Helicopter Pilot

Lucy Angelo

as Gamer Girl (uncredited)

Katelyn Brooke

as Kissing Woman (uncredited)

Isabel Dresden

as Quirky Waitress (uncredited)

Lynly Ehrlich

as Printer Employee (uncredited)

Stevens Gaston

as Keith (uncredited)

Liam Gillen

as Choir Member #4 (uncredited)

Braxton Goe

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Alex J. Joseph

as Underwear Swimmer (uncredited)

Jocelyn Marie

as Steph's Friend (uncredited)

Derek McEntire

as Video Game Coder (uncredited)

Arber Mehmeti

as Serbian Guard 1 (uncredited)

Isabelle Menard

as Party Guest (uncredited)

Tim Neff

as Kissing Man (uncredited)

Saul Preciado-Garcia

as Peruvian Villager (uncredited)

Evan Seidlitz

as Bartender (uncredited)

Lee Stickler

as Choir Member #2 (uncredited)

Caleb Thomas

as Scotty (uncredited)

Emely von Oest

as Ned's Friend (uncredited)

Burnie Burns

as Self

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