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'''''About My Father''''' is a 2023 American [[comedy film]] directed by Laura Terruso from a screenplay by [[Sebastian Maniscalco]] and Austen Earl. The film stars Maniscalco and is loosely based on his life and his relationship with his father, played by [[Robert De Niro]]. [[Leslie Bibb]], [[Anders Holm]], [[David Rasche]], and [[Kim Cattrall]] co-star in supporting roles.
'''''About My Father''''' is a 2023 American [[comedy film]] directed by Laura Terruso from a screenplay by [[Sebastian Maniscalco]] and Austen Earl. The film stars Maniscalco and is loosely based on his life and his relationship with his father, played by [[Robert De Niro]]. [[Leslie Bibb]], [[Anders Holm]], [[David Rasche]], and [[Kim Cattrall]] co-star in supporting roles.


The film was released by [[Lionsgate Films|Lionsgate]] on May 26, 2023. It grossed $18.2 million and received generally negative reviews from critics.
The
was released by [[Lionsgate Films|Lionsgate]] on May 26, 2023, and received generally negative reviews from critics.


==Plot==
==Plot==
{{Hook|date=November 2024}}
Sebastian informs his traditional [[Italian Americans|Italian immigrant]] father Salvo about his plan to propose to his American girlfriend, and Salvo insists on joining them for a weekend with her parents. Despite the clash between their two cultures and initial perception of having nothing in common, they eventually become a single, unified family by the end of the summer holiday weekend.<ref name="Lionsgate">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2022/10/expendables-4-sebastian-maniscalco-about-my-father-release-dates-1235137654/|title=Lionsgate's 'Expendables 4', Sebastian Maniscalco's 'About My Father' & Adele Lim Comedy Get 2023 Release Dates|first=Anthony|last=D'Alessandro|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=October 6, 2022|access-date=October 6, 2022}}</ref>
Sebastian informs his traditional Sicilian American father Salvo about his plan to propose to his American girlfriend, and Salvo insists on joining them for a weekend with her parents. Despite the clash between their two cultures and initial perception of having nothing in common, they eventually become a single, unified family by the end of the summer holiday weekend.<ref name="Lionsgate">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2022/10/expendables-4-sebastian-maniscalco-about-my-father-release-dates-1235137654/|title=Lionsgate's 'Expendables 4', Sebastian Maniscalco's 'About My Father' & Adele Lim Comedy Get 2023 Release Dates|first=Anthony|last=D'Alessandro|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=October 6, 2022|access-date=October 6, 2022}}</ref>


==Cast==
==Cast==
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* [[Anders Holm]] as Lucky
* [[Anders Holm]] as Lucky
* [[Brett Dier]] as Doug
* [[Brett Dier]] as Doug
* Sargeant Feathers----The Peacock
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==Production==
==Production==
On April 26, 2018, it was announced that [[Sebastian Maniscalco]] was set to star in an untitled film inspired by his life for [[Lionsgate Films|Lionsgate]], with Austen Earl attached to co-write the screenplay alongside Maniscalco.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sebastian Maniscalco To Co-Write, Star In Lionsgate Comedy |url=https://deadline.com/2018/04/sebastian-maniscalco-lionsgate-movie-deal-1202377489/ |last=Fleming |first=Mike Jr. |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |date=April 26, 2018 |access-date=May 12, 2021 |archive-date=November 1, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101143938/https://deadline.com/2018/04/sebastian-maniscalco-lionsgate-movie-deal-1202377489/ |url-status=live}}</ref> There were no further developments until May 12, 2021, when it was announced that Laura Terruso was set to direct the film and [[Robert De Niro]] was cast in a lead role. De Niro actually met Maniscalco's father, for research on playing him.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVefudMDyR4 Robert De Niro Taught Sebastian Maniscalco How To Cry On Cue | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend]</ref> ''[[American Pie (film)|American Pie]]''{{'}}s [[Chris Weitz|Chris]] and [[Paul Weitz (filmmaker)|Paul Weitz]] were attached to produce the film alongside Andrew Miano for their production company Depth of Field.<ref>{{cite web |title=Robert De Niro Joins Sebastian Maniscalco In Lionsgate Comedy 'About My Father'; Laura Terruso Directing |url=https://deadline.com/2021/05/robert-de-niro-sebastian-maniscalco-lionsgate-about-my-father-laura-terruso-directing-1234754851/ |last=N'Duka |first=Amanda |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |date=May 12, 2021 |access-date=May 12, 2021 |archive-date=May 12, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512184257/https://deadline.com/2021/05/robert-de-niro-sebastian-maniscalco-lionsgate-about-my-father-laura-terruso-directing-1234754851/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In September 2021, [[Leslie Bibb]] and [[Kim Cattrall]] joined the lead cast.<ref>{{cite web |title=Leslie Bibb Joins Sebastian Maniscalco & Robert De Niro In Lionsgate's 'About My Father' |url=https://deadline.com/2021/09/sebastian-maniscalco-movie-about-my-father-leslie-bibb-1234840934/ |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |date=September 20, 2021 |access-date=September 20, 2021 |archive-date=September 20, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210920215409/https://deadline.com/2021/09/sebastian-maniscalco-movie-about-my-father-leslie-bibb-1234840934/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Kim Cattrall Boards Lionsgate Sebastian Maniscalco & Robert De Niro Comedy 'About My Father' |url=https://deadline.com/2021/09/kim-cattrall-sebastian-maniscalco-robert-de-niro-about-my-father-movie-1234845000/ |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |date=September 27, 2021 |access-date=September 27, 2021 |archive-date=September 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210927182821/https://deadline.com/2021/09/kim-cattrall-sebastian-maniscalco-robert-de-niro-about-my-father-movie-1234845000/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In November 2021, [[Brett Dier]], [[Anders Holm]], and [[David Rasche]] joined the cast.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Grobar|first=Matt|date=2021-11-18|title=Brett Dier, Anders Holm & David Rasche Board Lionsgate's Sebastian Maniscalco Comedy 'About My Father'|url=https://deadline.com/2021/11/about-my-father-adds-brett-dier-anders-holm-david-rasche-1234877148/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-18|website=Deadline|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211118231328/https://deadline.com/2021/11/about-my-father-adds-brett-dier-anders-holm-david-rasche-1234877148/ |archive-date=November 18, 2021 }}</ref>
On April 26, 2018, it was announced that [[Sebastian Maniscalco]] was set to star in an untitled film for [[Lionsgate Films|Lionsgate]], inspired by his life, with Austen Earl attached to co-write the screenplay alongside Maniscalco.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sebastian Maniscalco To Co-Write, Star In Lionsgate Comedy |url=https://deadline.com/2018/04/sebastian-maniscalco-lionsgate-movie-deal-1202377489/ |last=Fleming |first=Mike Jr. |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |date=April 26, 2018 |access-date=May 12, 2021 |archive-date=November 1, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101143938/https://deadline.com/2018/04/sebastian-maniscalco-lionsgate-movie-deal-1202377489/ |url-status=live}}</ref> There were no further developments until May 12, 2021, when it was announced that Laura Terruso was set to direct the film and [[Robert De Niro]] was cast in a lead role. De Niro actually met Maniscalco's father, for research on playing him.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVefudMDyR4 |title=Robert De Niro Taught Sebastian Maniscalco How To Cry On Cue {{!}} Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend |date=May 29, 2023 |via=YouTube}}</ref> ''[[American Pie (film)|American Pie]]''{{'}}s [[Chris Weitz|Chris]] and [[Paul Weitz (filmmaker)|Paul Weitz]] were attached to produce the film alongside Andrew Miano for their production company Depth of Field.<ref>{{cite web |title=Robert De Niro Joins Sebastian Maniscalco In Lionsgate Comedy 'About My Father'; Laura Terruso Directing |url=https://deadline.com/2021/05/robert-de-niro-sebastian-maniscalco-lionsgate-about-my-father-laura-terruso-directing-1234754851/ |last=N'Duka |first=Amanda |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |date=May 12, 2021 |access-date=May 12, 2021 |archive-date=May 12, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512184257/https://deadline.com/2021/05/robert-de-niro-sebastian-maniscalco-lionsgate-about-my-father-laura-terruso-directing-1234754851/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In September 2021, [[Leslie Bibb]] and [[Kim Cattrall]] joined the lead cast.<ref>{{cite web |title=Leslie Bibb Joins Sebastian Maniscalco & Robert De Niro In Lionsgate's 'About My Father' |url=https://deadline.com/2021/09/sebastian-maniscalco-movie-about-my-father-leslie-bibb-1234840934/ |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |date=September 20, 2021 |access-date=September 20, 2021 |archive-date=September 20, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210920215409/https://deadline.com/2021/09/sebastian-maniscalco-movie-about-my-father-leslie-bibb-1234840934/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Kim Cattrall Boards Lionsgate Sebastian Maniscalco & Robert De Niro Comedy 'About My Father' |url=https://deadline.com/2021/09/kim-cattrall-sebastian-maniscalco-robert-de-niro-about-my-father-movie-1234845000/ |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony |work=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |date=September 27, 2021 |access-date=September 27, 2021 |archive-date=September 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210927182821/https://deadline.com/2021/09/kim-cattrall-sebastian-maniscalco-robert-de-niro-about-my-father-movie-1234845000/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In November 2021, [[Brett Dier]], [[Anders Holm]], and [[David Rasche]] joined the cast.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Grobar|first=Matt|date=2021-11-18|title=Brett Dier, Anders Holm & David Rasche Board Lionsgate's Sebastian Maniscalco Comedy 'About My Father'|url=https://deadline.com/2021/11/about-my-father-adds-brett-dier-anders-holm-david-rasche-1234877148/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-18|website=Deadline|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211118231328/https://deadline.com/2021/11/about-my-father-adds-brett-dier-anders-holm-david-rasche-1234877148/ |archive-date=November 18, 2021 }}</ref>


On an estimated production budget (before tax incentives) of $29.1 million,<ref name="Budget">{{cite web |url=https://fastlaneng.louisianaeconomicdevelopment.com/public/search/ent |title=Fastlane NextGen: Initial Certification Search |website=Louisiana Economic Development |format=Type "True Love" in the search box |access-date= June 3, 2023}}</ref> [[principal photography]] began on September 21, 2021, in [[Mobile, Alabama]], and lasted for one month.<ref>{{cite web |title=Robert De Niro movie filming in Mobile |url=https://mynbc15.com/news/local/robert-deniro-movie-filming-in-mobile |last=Lane |first=Keith |work=[[WPMI-TV|NBC 15 News]] |date=September 21, 2021 |access-date=September 27, 2021 |archive-date=September 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210927220824/https://mynbc15.com/news/local/robert-deniro-movie-filming-in-mobile |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Movie starring Robert De Niro looking for background actors in Mobile |url=https://www.al.com/life/2021/09/movie-starring-robert-de-niro-looking-for-background-actors-in-mobile.html |last=Specker |first=Lawrence |work=[[AL.COM]] |date=September 9, 2021 |access-date=September 20, 2021 |archive-date=September 20, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210920215841/https://www.al.com/life/2021/09/movie-starring-robert-de-niro-looking-for-background-actors-in-mobile.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
[[Principal photography]] began on September 21, 2021, in [[Mobile, Alabama]], and lasted for one month.<ref>{{cite web |title=Robert De Niro movie filming in Mobile |url=https://mynbc15.com/news/local/robert-deniro-movie-filming-in-mobile |last=Lane |first=Keith |work=[[WPMI-TV|NBC 15 News]] |date=September 21, 2021 |access-date=September 27, 2021 |archive-date=September 27, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210927220824/https://mynbc15.com/news/local/robert-deniro-movie-filming-in-mobile |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Movie starring Robert De Niro looking for background actors in Mobile |url=https://www.al.com/life/2021/09/movie-starring-robert-de-niro-looking-for-background-actors-in-mobile.html |last=Specker |first=Lawrence |work=[[AL.COM]] |date=September 9, 2021 |access-date=September 20, 2021 |archive-date=September 20, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210920215841/https://www.al.com/life/2021/09/movie-starring-robert-de-niro-looking-for-background-actors-in-mobile.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Release==
==Release==
The film was released by [[Lionsgate Films|Lionsgate]] on May 26, 2023.<ref name="Lionsgate">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2022/10/expendables-4-sebastian-maniscalco-about-my-father-release-dates-1235137654/|title=Lionsgate's 'Expendables 4', Sebastian Maniscalco's 'About My Father' & Adele Lim Comedy Get 2023 Release Dates|first=Anthony|last=D'Alessandro|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=October 6, 2022|access-date=October 6, 2022}}</ref>
The film was released by [[Lionsgate Films|Lionsgate]] on May 26, 2023.<ref name="Lionsgate">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2022/10/expendables-4-sebastian-maniscalco-about-my-father-release-dates-1235137654/|title=Lionsgate's 'Expendables 4', Sebastian Maniscalco's 'About My Father' & Adele Lim Comedy Get 2023 Release Dates|first=Anthony|last=D'Alessandro|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=October 6, 2022|access-date=October 6, 2022}}</ref>

''About My Father'' was released for digital platforms on June 16, 2023, followed by a [[Blu-ray]] and [[DVD]] release on August 1, 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dvdsreleasedates.com/movies/11130/about-my-father|title=About My Father (2023)|website=www.dvdsreleasedates.com|access-date=January 13, 2024}}</ref>


== Reception ==
== Reception ==
=== Box office ===
=== Box office ===
''About My Father'' has grossed $12.1&nbsp;million in the United States and Canada, and $3.5&nbsp;million in other territories, for a worldwide gross of $15.6&nbsp;million.<ref name="BOM" /><ref name="NUM" />
''About My Father'' grossed $12.1&nbsp;million in the United States and Canada, and $6.1&nbsp;million in other territories, for a worldwide gross of $18.2&nbsp;million.<ref name="BOM" /><ref name="NUM" />


In the United States and Canada, ''About My Father'' was released alongside ''[[The Little Mermaid (2023 film)| The Little Mermaid]]'', ''[[Kandahar (2023 film)|Kandahar]]'', ''[[The Machine (2023 film)|The Machine]]'', and ''[[You Hurt My Feelings (2023 film)|You Hurt My Feelings]]'', was projected to gross $5–6 million from 2,400 theaters over its four-day [[Memorial Day]] opening weekend.<ref>{{cite web |url = https://variety.com/2023/film/news/little-mermaid-box-office-memorial-day-holiday-weekend-1235623771/|title= Box Office: 'The Little Mermaid' Swimming to $120 Million-Plus Over Memorial Day Weekend |website= [[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date= May 24, 2023 |first= Rebecca |last= Rubin |access-date= May 24, 2023}}</ref> The film made $1.5 million on its first day, including $285,000 from Thursday night previews.<ref>{{cite web |url = https://variety.com/2023/film/news/little-mermaid-box-office-previews-1235625709/|title= Box Office: 'The Little Mermaid' Makes $10.3 Million in Previews |website= [[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date= May 26, 2023 |first= Jordan |last= Moreau |access-date= May 26, 2023}}</ref> It went on to debut to $4.3 million (and $5.4 million over the four-day frame), finishing sixth.<ref name="DHopening">{{cite web |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony |title= 'Little Mermaid' Still Swimming To $117M+ Opening Boosted By $80M Promo Campaign, Biggest For Disney Live-Action Title – Monday AM Update |url=https://deadline.com/2023/05/box-office-the-little-mermaid-1235380526/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |date=May 29, 2023 |access-date=May 29, 2023}}</ref> In its second weekend, the film declined 52% to $2.1&nbsp;million, finishing in seventh place.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rubin |first=Rebecca |date=June 4, 2023 |title=Box Office: 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' Slingshots to Huge $120.5 Million Debut |work=Variety |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/box-office/box-office-spiderman-across-the-spiderverse-opening-weekend-1235632404/ |access-date=June 4, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Domestic 2023 Weekend 22 |url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/weekend/2023W22/?ref_=bo_we_nav |access-date=2023-06-04 |website=Box Office Mojo}}</ref>
In the United States and Canada, ''About My Father'' was released alongside ''[[The Little Mermaid (2023 film)|The Little Mermaid]]'', ''[[Kandahar (2023 film)|Kandahar]]'', ''[[The Machine (2023 film)|The Machine]]'', and ''[[You Hurt My Feelings (2023 film)|You Hurt My Feelings]]'', was projected to gross $5–6 million from 2,400 theaters over its four-day [[Memorial Day]] opening weekend.<ref>{{cite web |url = https://variety.com/2023/film/news/little-mermaid-box-office-memorial-day-holiday-weekend-1235623771/|title= Box Office: 'The Little Mermaid' Swimming to $120 Million-Plus Over Memorial Day Weekend |website= [[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date= May 24, 2023 |first= Rebecca |last= Rubin |access-date= May 24, 2023}}</ref> The film made $1.5 million on its first day, including $285,000 from Thursday night previews.<ref>{{cite web |url = https://variety.com/2023/film/news/little-mermaid-box-office-previews-1235625709/|title= Box Office: 'The Little Mermaid' Makes $10.3 Million in Previews |website= [[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date= May 26, 2023 |first= Jordan |last= Moreau |access-date= May 26, 2023}}</ref> It went on to debut to $4.3 million (and $5.4 million over the four-day frame), finishing sixth.<ref name="DHopening">{{cite web |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony |title= 'Little Mermaid' Still Swimming To $117M+ Opening Boosted By $80M Promo Campaign, Biggest For Disney Live-Action Title – Monday AM Update |url=https://deadline.com/2023/05/box-office-the-little-mermaid-1235380526/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |date=May 29, 2023 |access-date=May 29, 2023}}</ref> In its second weekend, the film declined 52% to $2.1&nbsp;million, finishing in seventh place.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rubin |first=Rebecca |date=June 4, 2023 |title=Box Office: 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' Slingshots to Huge $120.5 Million Debut |work=Variety |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/box-office/box-office-spiderman-across-the-spiderverse-opening-weekend-1235632404/ |access-date=June 4, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Domestic 2023 Weekend 22 |url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/weekend/2023W22/?ref_=bo_we_nav |access-date=2023-06-04 |website=Box Office Mojo}}</ref>


=== Critical response===
=== Critical response===
{{Rotten Tomatoes prose|37|5|79|''About My Father'' finds star/co-writer Sebastian Maniscalco drawing on his own life for material -- and inadvertently proving that a funny standup routine doesn't necessarily make for an entertaining film.|access-date=June 18, 2023}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=About My Father |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/about_my_father_2023 |access-date=June 8, 2023 |website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] |publisher=[[Fandango Media]]}}</ref> {{Metacritic film prose |score=39|count=19}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=About My Father Reviews |url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/about-my-father |access-date=May 31, 2023 |website=[[Metacritic]] |publisher=[[Fandom, Inc.]]}}</ref> Audiences surveyed by [[CinemaScore]] gave the film an average grade of "B+" on an A+ to F scale, while those polled by [[PostTrak]] gave it an overall 80% positive score, with 51% saying they would definitely recommend it.<ref name="DHopening"/>
{{Rotten Tomatoes prose|36|4.9|86|''About My Father'' finds star/co-writer Sebastian Maniscalco drawing on his own life for material -- and inadvertently proving that a funny standup routine doesn't necessarily make for an entertaining film.|ref=y|access-date=December 27, 2023}} {{Metacritic film prose |score=39|count=19|ref=y|access-date=August 24, 2023}} Audiences surveyed by [[CinemaScore]] gave the film an average grade of "B+" on an A+ to F scale, while those polled by [[PostTrak]] gave it an overall 80% positive score, with 51% saying they would definitely recommend it.<ref name="DHopening"/>

[[Matt Zoller Seitz]], in a review for ''[[RogerEbert.com]]'' stated: "De Niro, bless his heart, is the engine that keeps this refurbished jalopy puttering along for 90 minutes. There are a couple of scenes that suggest the stronger, more fascinating movie that might've been".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Seitz |first=Matt Zoller |title=About My Father movie review & film summary (2023) |url=https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/about-my-father-movie-review-2023 |access-date=2023-06-22 |website=rogerebert.com |language=en}}</ref> ''InSession Film''{{'}}s M.N. Miller called Maniscalco's film "A culture clash farce that works because of Maniscalco's style of comedy and De Niro playing to his long-established comic strengths as a cynical curmudgeon set in his ways."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=M.N. |title=About My Father movie review (2023) |url=https://insessionfilm.com/movie-review-about-my-father/|access-date=2023-07-07 |website=insessionfilm.com |date=May 25, 2023 |language=en}}</ref>


=== Accolades ===
[[Matt Zoller Seitz]], in a review for ''[[RogerEbert.com]]'' stated: "De Niro, bless his heart, is the engine that keeps this refurbished jalopy puttering along for 90 minutes. There are a couple of scenes that suggest the stronger, more fascinating movie that might've been".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Seitz |first=Matt Zoller |title=About My Father movie review & film summary (2023) {{!}} Roger Ebert |url=https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/about-my-father-movie-review-2023 |access-date=2023-06-22 |website=rogerebert.com/ |language=en}}</ref> ''InSession Film''{{'}}s M.N. Miller called Maniscalco's film "A culture clash farce that works because of Maniscalco's style of comedy and De Niro playing to his long-established comic strengths as a cynical curmudgeon set in his ways."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=M.N. |title=About My Father movie review (2023) {{!}} InSession Film |url=https://insessionfilm.com/movie-review-about-my-father/|access-date=2023-07-07 |website=insessionfilm.com/ |language=en}}</ref>
At the [[44th Golden Raspberry Awards]], the film was nominated for [[Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actress|Worst Supporting Actress]] for [[Kim Cattrall]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 January 2024 |title=Razzie Noms 2024: Chris Evans and Jennifer Lopez Up for Worst Actors; 'Shazam 2' and 'Ant-Man 3' Tie With 4 Nods|url=https://variety.com/2024/film/news/razzie-nominations-2024-chris-evans-jennifer-lopez-1235879949/ |access-date=22 January 2024 |website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |language=en-US}}</ref>


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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Latest revision as of 23:10, 1 December 2024

About My Father
Theatrical release poster
Directed byLaura Terruso
Written by
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyRogier Stoffers
Edited byScott D. Hanson
Music byStephanie Economou
Production
companies
Media Capital Technologies
Depth of Field
Distributed byLionsgate Films
Release date
  • May 26, 2023 (2023-05-26)
Running time
89 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$18.2 million[1][2]

About My Father is a 2023 American comedy film directed by Laura Terruso from a screenplay by Sebastian Maniscalco and Austen Earl. The film stars Maniscalco and is loosely based on his life and his relationship with his father, played by Robert De Niro. Leslie Bibb, Anders Holm, David Rasche, and Kim Cattrall co-star in supporting roles.

The film was released by Lionsgate on May 26, 2023. It grossed $18.2 million and received generally negative reviews from critics.

Plot

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Sebastian informs his traditional Sicilian American father Salvo about his plan to propose to his American girlfriend, and Salvo insists on joining them for a weekend with her parents. Despite the clash between their two cultures and initial perception of having nothing in common, they eventually become a single, unified family by the end of the summer holiday weekend.[3]

Cast

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Production

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On April 26, 2018, it was announced that Sebastian Maniscalco was set to star in an untitled film for Lionsgate, inspired by his life, with Austen Earl attached to co-write the screenplay alongside Maniscalco.[4] There were no further developments until May 12, 2021, when it was announced that Laura Terruso was set to direct the film and Robert De Niro was cast in a lead role. De Niro actually met Maniscalco's father, for research on playing him.[5] American Pie's Chris and Paul Weitz were attached to produce the film alongside Andrew Miano for their production company Depth of Field.[6] In September 2021, Leslie Bibb and Kim Cattrall joined the lead cast.[7][8] In November 2021, Brett Dier, Anders Holm, and David Rasche joined the cast.[9]

Principal photography began on September 21, 2021, in Mobile, Alabama, and lasted for one month.[10][11]

Release

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The film was released by Lionsgate on May 26, 2023.[3]

About My Father was released for digital platforms on June 16, 2023, followed by a Blu-ray and DVD release on August 1, 2023.[12]

Reception

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Box office

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About My Father grossed $12.1 million in the United States and Canada, and $6.1 million in other territories, for a worldwide gross of $18.2 million.[2][1]

In the United States and Canada, About My Father was released alongside The Little Mermaid, Kandahar, The Machine, and You Hurt My Feelings, was projected to gross $5–6 million from 2,400 theaters over its four-day Memorial Day opening weekend.[13] The film made $1.5 million on its first day, including $285,000 from Thursday night previews.[14] It went on to debut to $4.3 million (and $5.4 million over the four-day frame), finishing sixth.[15] In its second weekend, the film declined 52% to $2.1 million, finishing in seventh place.[16][17]

Critical response

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 36% of 86 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.9/10. The website's consensus reads: "About My Father finds star/co-writer Sebastian Maniscalco drawing on his own life for material -- and inadvertently proving that a funny standup routine doesn't necessarily make for an entertaining film."[18] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 39 out of 100, based on 19 critics, indicating "generally unfavorable" reviews.[19] Audiences surveyed by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "B+" on an A+ to F scale, while those polled by PostTrak gave it an overall 80% positive score, with 51% saying they would definitely recommend it.[15]

Matt Zoller Seitz, in a review for RogerEbert.com stated: "De Niro, bless his heart, is the engine that keeps this refurbished jalopy puttering along for 90 minutes. There are a couple of scenes that suggest the stronger, more fascinating movie that might've been".[20] InSession Film's M.N. Miller called Maniscalco's film "A culture clash farce that works because of Maniscalco's style of comedy and De Niro playing to his long-established comic strengths as a cynical curmudgeon set in his ways."[21]

Accolades

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At the 44th Golden Raspberry Awards, the film was nominated for Worst Supporting Actress for Kim Cattrall.[22]

References

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  2. ^ a b "About My Father". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
  3. ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 6, 2022). "Lionsgate's 'Expendables 4', Sebastian Maniscalco's 'About My Father' & Adele Lim Comedy Get 2023 Release Dates". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
  4. ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (April 26, 2018). "Sebastian Maniscalco To Co-Write, Star In Lionsgate Comedy". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 1, 2020. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  5. ^ "Robert De Niro Taught Sebastian Maniscalco How To Cry On Cue | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend". May 29, 2023 – via YouTube.
  6. ^ N'Duka, Amanda (May 12, 2021). "Robert De Niro Joins Sebastian Maniscalco In Lionsgate Comedy 'About My Father'; Laura Terruso Directing". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 12, 2021. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  7. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 20, 2021). "Leslie Bibb Joins Sebastian Maniscalco & Robert De Niro In Lionsgate's 'About My Father'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 20, 2021. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
  8. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 27, 2021). "Kim Cattrall Boards Lionsgate Sebastian Maniscalco & Robert De Niro Comedy 'About My Father'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 27, 2021. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  9. ^ Grobar, Matt (November 18, 2021). "Brett Dier, Anders Holm & David Rasche Board Lionsgate's Sebastian Maniscalco Comedy 'About My Father'". Deadline. Archived from the original on November 18, 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
  10. ^ Lane, Keith (September 21, 2021). "Robert De Niro movie filming in Mobile". NBC 15 News. Archived from the original on September 27, 2021. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  11. ^ Specker, Lawrence (September 9, 2021). "Movie starring Robert De Niro looking for background actors in Mobile". AL.COM. Archived from the original on September 20, 2021. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
  12. ^ "About My Father (2023)". www.dvdsreleasedates.com. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
  13. ^ Rubin, Rebecca (May 24, 2023). "Box Office: 'The Little Mermaid' Swimming to $120 Million-Plus Over Memorial Day Weekend". Variety. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  14. ^ Moreau, Jordan (May 26, 2023). "Box Office: 'The Little Mermaid' Makes $10.3 Million in Previews". Variety. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  15. ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 29, 2023). "'Little Mermaid' Still Swimming To $117M+ Opening Boosted By $80M Promo Campaign, Biggest For Disney Live-Action Title – Monday AM Update". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  16. ^ Rubin, Rebecca (June 4, 2023). "Box Office: 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' Slingshots to Huge $120.5 Million Debut". Variety. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
  17. ^ "Domestic 2023 Weekend 22". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
  18. ^ "About My Father". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved December 27, 2023. Edit this at Wikidata
  19. ^ "About My Father". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved August 24, 2023.
  20. ^ Seitz, Matt Zoller. "About My Father movie review & film summary (2023)". rogerebert.com. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
  21. ^ Miller, M.N. (May 25, 2023). "About My Father movie review (2023)". insessionfilm.com. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
  22. ^ "Razzie Noms 2024: Chris Evans and Jennifer Lopez Up for Worst Actors; 'Shazam 2' and 'Ant-Man 3' Tie With 4 Nods". Variety. January 22, 2024. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
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