Selfie Dad (2020)
Overview
Spiraling into a mid-life crisis and feeling disconnected from his family, Ben Marcus, a reality-TV editor, thinks he can only be happy by fulfilling his dream of becoming a professional comedian. Ben posts his stand-up routines to YouTube, and the videos fall flat. Then his tweener son posts Ben miserably failing on a home improvement project, and much to his teenage daughter’s dismay, it goes viral, launching Ben's social-media career as Selfie Dad. Although he quickly becomes an award-winning phenom, no amount of success brings Ben satisfaction. Through his friendship with a young coworker, Mickey, Ben finds the secret to a happy family . . . with his Bible in one hand, and his phone in the other.
Where to watch Selfie Dad
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Pluto TV | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | — | YouTube | YouTube |
| Australia | — | YouTube | YouTube |
| Germany | Netzkino | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Selfie Dad in 2 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Selfie Dad about?
Spiraling into a mid-life crisis and feeling disconnected from his family, Ben Marcus, a reality-TV editor, thinks he can only be happy by fulfilling his dream of becoming a professional comedian. Ben posts his stand-up routines to YouTube, and the videos fall flat. Then his tweener son posts Ben miserably failing on a home improvement project, and much to his teenage daughter’s dismay, it goes viral, launching Ben's social-media career as Selfie Dad. Although he quickly becomes an award-winning phenom, no amount of success brings Ben satisfaction. Through his friendship with a young coworker, Mickey, Ben finds the secret to a happy family . . . with his Bible in one hand, and his phone in the other. Selfie Dad is a Family, Comedy movie, released on 2020-06-19, runtime 97 minutes.
Is Selfie Dad worth watching?
TMDB users rate Selfie Dad 6.6 out of 10 from 12 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Selfie Dad?
In the United States, Selfie Dad is free to watch on Pluto TV and can be rented from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. The table on this page lists 3 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Brad J. Silverman
Cast
- Michael Jr. as Ben Shuster
- James Denton as Steve
- Chonda Pierce as Rosie
- Johnny Pacar as Mickey
- Pat Finn as Marvin
- Shelby Simmons as Hannah Shuster
- Emily Tosta as Ali
- Shelley Dennis as Laurie
- Dahlia Waingort as Jessica Shuster
- Jalon Christian as Jack Shuster
- Charissa Saverio as Kim
- Paul Dooley as Barber
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Sources
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