Daddy's Home 2

Director: Sean Anders Sean Anders

Overview

Stepfather Brad (Will Ferrell) and biological dad Dusty (Mark Wahlberg) have set aside their differences, and are content to work together to care for their children. However, their family get-together at Christmas is complicated by the arrival of Brad's fusty dad (John Lithgow) and Dusty's hell-raising pop (Mel Gibson). John Cena and Linda Cardellini co-star in this sequel to the 2015 sleeper-hit comedy Daddy's Home. Directed by Sean Anders.

Product Details

Release Date:	02/20/2018
UPC:	0032429301499
Original Release:	2017
Rating:	PG-13
Source:	PARAMOUNT
Region Code:	1
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	1:39:00
Sales rank:	5,798

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Linda Cardellini	Sara
Alessandra Ambrosio	Karen
Scarlett Estevez	Megan
Owen Vaccaro	Dylan
Didi Costine	Adrianna
Leah Procito	Nurse
Anastasia Mousis	Parent
Joanie Catalano	Bartender
Oscar Wahlberg	Roberto
Lin Hultgren	Still Photographer
Keli Grangroth	Movie Theater Patron
Susan Garibotto	Lisa - Box Office Employee
Yamilah Saravong	Casey
Rob Levesque	Stressed Airport Traveler
Trip Case	Bowler Kid
Ralph Ayala	Actor
Molly Schreiber	Improv Actor #5-Maggie
Jose Guns Alves	Security Guard
Marybeth Paul	Jessie, Theater Manager
Jonathan Angel	Dermatologist
Yimmy Yim	Mrs. Fishman Prat
Arthur Hiou	Parent in Santa Land Line
Elle Matarazzo	Flight Attendant
Ken Kansky	Actor
Adrian M. Mompoint	Townsman
Colton Osorio	Little Boy
Ellyana	Dermatologist's Wife
Kaden Barry	Boy Standing in Santa Line
Manny Famolare	Boutique Store Patron
Sammy Silverwatch	Little Drummer Boy
Kyle Tristan	Adorable Boy
Frankie Imbergamo	Bowling Alley Employee
Eric Consolazio	Holiday Shopper
John Franchi	Pedestrian
Sheila Salaverry	Bowling Alley Patron
Matthew Delamater	Gun Salesman
Brendan Egan	Movie Theater Kid
Lance Norris	Hunter
Elaine Victoria Grey	Parent
Johnny Hernandez	Actor,Aiport Traveler
Bill Mootos	Verizon Worker 2
Thomas Brogan	Airport NewsStand Cashier
Conner Wise	Griffy
Andrea Anders	Principal Hayes
Daniel DiMaggio	Young Dusty
Matthew Catanzano	Improv Actor
Jed Griswold	Hunter/Shopper
Susan Bergeron	Boutique Store Patron
Nicole Sarmiento	80's Band Member
Melinda Coady	Waitress
Sylvia Barjolo	Marlene
Terry Monfet	Movie Theater Patron
Anabel Graetz	Woman in Airport
Bo Cleary	Chauffeur
Shayna Bredbeck	Christina, Movie Theater Employee
Dov Levine	Parent
Glenn W. Kane	Parent
John Sarnie	Store Shopper
Scott Sederquist	Movie Usher
Ronald Cabral	Hospital Guest
Dannielle Rose	Teacher Skier
Bob Rochelle	Patron
Benjamin Crocker	Dad in Crowd

Technical Credits

Brian Burns

Sean Anders	Director,Producer,Executive Producer
John Morris	Producer
Molly Allen	Executive Producer
Brian Burns	Screenwriter

Editorial Reviews

Daddy's Home 2, the sequel to the sleeper hit from 2015, finds Dusty Mayron (Mark Wahlberg) and Brad Whitaker (Will Ferrell) once again acting as father and stepfather, respectively, to two children. It's a Christmas comedy about navigating the awkward relationships and power struggles in blended families. Following the events of the first movie, Brad and Dusty have gotten over their competition to prove who's the better father. Instead, they're now co-parents who are happy to raise Dylan (Owen Vaccaro) and Megan (Scarlett Estevez) together. To shake things up, Daddy's Home 2 welcomes two new additions. The first is Mel Gibson as Kurt, grizzled lone wolf and father of Dusty (he tells the children to call him "El Padre"). The second is John Lithgow as Don Whitaker, Brad's overly affectionate father. While the first movie suffered from a lackluster sense of humor, the comedy is better balanced this time around. The chuckles come at a brisk pace, and the story benefits from the fact that the film doesn't linger too much on any one point. Set over the course of six days during Christmastime, the comic success comes in part from the juxtaposition of the Mayron family's gruff, tough-guy alpha masculinity with the Whitakers' domesticated beta maleness. Viewers will find plenty to laugh about regarding the Whitakers -- the father-son duo share an affection that's more typical of a mother and a very young child than between two grown men. Screenwriters Sean Anders and John Morris are careful not to let either family steal the show, though, and make sure the Mayrons get their own opportunities to make the audience laugh. Of course, all of the laughs are skillfully delivered by the on-point acting. Everyone nails his or her parts without overselling the performances. Ferrell's wide-eyed, nice-guy routine works well when paired with Wahlberg's portrayal of a tough guy with a growing sensitive side. Gibson is convincing as a grizzled older man, and Lithgow amuses the audience with his exuberance and comic doltishness. Not only is the movie fun to watch, but it also serves as a vehicle to touch on the realities of a blended family in a lighthearted way. The film also challenges gender stereotypes, and explores how we define masculinity and what's acceptable in a platonic relationship between two men. Silly though the movie may be, seeing Dusty and Brad navigate their atypical arrangement on the silver screen might help send an affirming and hopeful message. Daddy's Home 2 is by no means a serious sociological examination of blended families, and it's not meant to be one (the film's awkward product placement is a clear indicator of its artistic intentions). But while the movie doesn't have any strokes of comedic genius, audiences will enjoy it if they're looking for a comedy with a steady stream of chuckles and a few good knee-slappers, topped with a cheery ending.