Movie

My Father the Hero

“Fathers have just one problem with raising their daughters. They grow up!”

★ 5.4(220)19941h 30m

My Father the Hero is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Steve Miner
Release date: 1994-02-04
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Edward S. Feldman Company

My Father the Hero — trailer

About My Father the Hero

My Father the Hero is a 1994 movie in the Family, Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Steve Miner, starring Gérard Depardieu, Katherine Heigl and Dalton James. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.4/10 from 220 viewers. Below you can see where to watch My Father the Hero in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A teenage girl on vacation in the Bahamas with her divorced father tries to impress a potential boyfriend by saying that her father is actually her lover. Remake of the 1991 French film Mon père, ce héros.

Cast

Gérard Depardieu

Andre

Katherine Heigl

Nicole

Dalton James

Ben

Lauren Hutton

Megan

Faith Prince

Diana

Frank Renzulli

Fred

Stephen Tobolowsky

Mike

Ann Hearn

Stella

Robyn Peterson

Doris

Stephen Burrows

Hakim

Roberto Escobar

Alberto

Yusef Bulos

Cab Driver

Themes & keywords

daughterholidayvacationfamily holidaycaribbean sea

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch My Father the Hero in Canada?+

In Canada, My Father the Hero is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is My Father the Hero on Netflix?+

My Father the Hero is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is My Father the Hero?+

My Father the Hero has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in My Father the Hero?+

My Father the Hero stars Gérard Depardieu, Katherine Heigl, Dalton James, Lauren Hutton and Faith Prince.

When did My Father the Hero come out?+

My Father the Hero is a 1994 movie directed by Steve Miner.

What genre is My Father the Hero?+

My Father the Hero is Family, Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed My Father the Hero?+

My Father the Hero was directed by Steve Miner.