Getting Even with Dad facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Getting Even with Dad |
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Theatrical release poster
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| Directed by | Howard Deutch |
| Produced by | Katie Jacobs |
| Written by | Tom S. Parker Jim Jennewein |
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| Music by | Miles Goodman |
| Cinematography | Tim Suhrstedt |
| Editing by | Richard Halsey |
| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| Release date(s) | June 17, 1994 |
| Running time | 104 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $30 million |
| Money made | $35 million |
Getting Even with Dad is a fun comedy film from 1994. It stars Macaulay Culkin and Ted Danson. The movie is about a boy who tries to get his busy dad to spend more time with him.
Contents
Movie Story: A Father-Son Adventure
Timmy's Plan to Connect with Dad
Timmy Gleason is a young boy who lives with his aunt. His dad, Ray Gleason, works in a bakery. When Timmy's aunt goes on her honeymoon, Timmy gets to stay with his dad in San Francisco for a week. Ray isn't very excited about it at first.
Timmy really wants to spend time with his dad. But Ray is busy planning to get some valuable coins with his friends, Bobby and Carl. After they get the coins, Timmy finds out and hides them! He tells his dad he'll give the coins back only if Ray spends time with him.
Fun Times and New Friends
So, Ray and Timmy start going on fun outings. They go fishing, play miniature golf, and visit amusement parks. Bobby and Carl often come along too.
Meanwhile, the police are watching Ray. Detective Theresa Walsh is asked to keep an eye on him. By chance, Ray and Timmy meet Theresa. They don't know she's a police officer. They invite her for coffee and then dinner. Theresa and Ray start to like each other.
A Change of Heart
Timmy and Ray also grow closer during this time. Timmy decides he wants to live with his dad for good. He tells Ray to forget about the hidden coins. Timmy worries that Ray might get into trouble if he tries to get them back. But Ray doesn't agree, so Timmy gets ready to go home.
At the very last moment, Ray changes his mind. But then, Bobby shows up at the bus station. He tries to make Ray open the locker where the coins are supposed to be. The police are waiting and arrest both Ray and Bobby. Ray is sad to learn that Theresa is a police officer.
Finding the Coins and a Fresh Start
It turns out the bag in the locker was full of pennies, not the valuable coins. So, Ray is released. Timmy helps Theresa find the rare coins in a gym bag. The bag was hidden in a department store, held by a mannequin! The coins are returned, and all problems for Ray are cleared up. Ray and Timmy then get ready to start a new life together as a closer father and son.
Meet the Cast
- Macaulay Culkin as Timmy Gleason
- Ted Danson as Ray Gleason
- Glenne Headly as Detective Theresa Walsh
- Saul Rubinek as Robert "Bobby" Drace
- Gailard Sartain as Carl
- Hector Elizondo as Lt. Romayko
- Sam McMurray as Detective Alex Serransky
- Ron Canada as Zinn
- Sydney Walker as Mr. Wankmueller
- Kathleen Wilhoite as Kitty Gleason
- Dann Florek as Wayne
- Scott Beach as Wino
