Netflix fans should have a box of tissues ready before watching the trending film 'Fathers and Daughters,' which has quietly climbed to Number 4 on the streaming giant's Top Films list in the UK. The 2015 drama, starring Oscar winner Russell Crowe and Amanda Seyfried, joins new releases like 'Enola Holmes 3' and 'Voicemails for Isabelle' in the most-watched chart.
Plot and Cast Details
The tear-jerking film follows Pulitzer-winning novelist Jake Davis, who loves his wife and daughter dearly. After a road accident kills his wife and leaves him badly injured, Jake experiences worrying symptoms that force him into hospital for several months, leaving his little girl Katie in the care of close family. Twenty years later, viewers follow Katie as she struggles to form strong adult relationships due to her rocky childhood.
The drama features a stellar cast including Russell Crowe and Amanda Seyfried as the titular 'father and daughter.' They worked alongside Italian director Gabriele Muccino, who famously helmed Will Smith's 'The Pursuit of Happyness.'
Critical Reception vs. Audience Response
Despite its star-studded crew, 'Fathers and Daughters' was completely slated by critics. Rotten Tomatoes reviewers gave it a sour 29% rating, claiming the film was 'melodramatic.' However, casual viewers disagreed, awarding the drama a generous 60% score. The moving storyline left a mark on viewers, with one fan confessing: 'In my opinion, this is one of Russell Crowe's greatest movies. I cry every time I watch it. It's got that heart feel like the movie The Notebook. Get a box of tissues.'
Another viewer agreed: 'I cried so hard 70% of this movie, love it so much,' while a third chimed in: 'PS: Keep tissues nearby when you're seeing F & D. Am not kidding.' Yet another moviegoer branded the drama as 'Emotionally powerful & gripping.' A final fan added: 'Both times I've watched this flick, it has uncommonly moved me during the viewing experience. What better praise could I give a movie that indeed leads with such an emotional premise? Even if this doesn't look like your cup of tea, give it a chance--more likely than not it'll move you as well.'
