Synopsis
Three ex-dads quickly discover how empty life is without their little lady, and go to outrageous lengths in their efforts to win their daughter back in this critically acclaimed and equally charming sequel.
Scores
Overall Score
76.9
Popularity Percentile (Year)
78.7%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
92.9%
Review Aggregate
44.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 44% of 9 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize family-friendly, funny, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
family-friendlyfunnycharacter-drivenromanticemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Selleck | 1990 | $948,000 | $2,275,000 | (est) |
| Steve Guttenberg | 1990 | $584,000 | $1,401,000 | (est) |
| Ted Danson | 1990 | $439,000 | $1,055,000 | (est) |
| Nancy Travis | 1990 | $359,000 | $862,000 | (est) |
| Christopher Cazenove | 1990 | $307,000 | $738,000 | (est) |
| Fiona Shaw | 1990 | $270,000 | $649,000 | (est) |
| Sheila Hancock | 1990 | $243,000 | $583,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score40.0
RT critic review count20
Rotten Tomatoes audience score43.0
RT audience rating count50,000
IMDb rating5.5
IMDb votes28,069
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1990 | $71,609,321 | $171,873,328 |
| International | 1990 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1990 | $71,609,321 | $171,873,328 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1990 | $35,804,660 | $85,936,664 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1990 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1990 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1990 | $52,235,000 | $125,371,993 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1990 | $28,317,000 | $67,965,133 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1990 | $20,050,610 | $48,124,532 |
| Total Revenues | 1990 | $136,407,270 | $327,398,322 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1990 | $16,798,000 (est) | $40,317,770 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1990 | $16,253,000 (est) | $39,009,687 (est) |
| Participations | 1990 | $10,913,000 | $26,192,870 |
| Residuals ? | 1990 | $6,914,000 | $16,594,658 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1990 | $3,359,600 | $8,063,554 |
| Total Expenses | 1990 | $54,237,600 | $130,178,540 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1990 | $82,169,670 | $197,219,783 |
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