Just Like Dad

Sep 1, 1995

1h 41m

★ 4.3

He wanted a superman father... what he got was a super dad!!

Overview

Embarrassed because he perceives his father as dull, a creative boy invents himself a new, more exciting one and finds the popularity he craves.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Family

Just Like Dad Trailers

Cast

Stan Spiegel

Wallace Shawn

Charlie Speigel

Ben Diskin

Joe

Nick Cassavetes

Crisco

Frank Gerrish

Sherwood

Jarrett Lennon

Rose

Laura Innes

Frank Turner

Michael Tucci

Mole

George Fisher

Hoffs (as Duane Stephens)

Dane Stevens

Annie

Brittney Lewis

Miss Quinn

Christy Summerhays

Samantha (as Elizabeth Lund)

Elisabeth Lund

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7.2

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6.8

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7.1

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5.5

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6.6

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7.4

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7.8

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6.7

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6.0

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0.0

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0.0

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0.0

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0.0

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5.3

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5.4

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6.0

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