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Director:
Stan Dragoti
Writers (WGA):
Seth Winston (written by) &
Michael J. Nathanson (written by)
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Release Date:
14 April 1989 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy more
Tagline:
How can you protect your daughter when boys think about sex 652 times a day! more
Plot:
Doug Simpson lives alone with his two daughters Katie and Bonnie. Katie has just turned 15 and when... more | add synopsis
Awards:
1 win & 1 nomination more
User Comments:
Predictable But Fun To Watch more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Tony Danza ... Doug Simpson

Ami Dolenz ... Katie Simpson

Catherine Hicks ... Janet Pearson
Wallace Shawn ... Doctor Fishbinder

Dick O'Neill ... Chuck Pearson
Laura Mooney ... Bonnie Simpson
Derek McGrath ... Jeff Robbins

Dana Ashbrook ... Joey

Matthew Perry ... Timothy (as Matthew L. Perry)
Lance Wilson-White ... Richard
Michael Alaimo ... Baggage Handler
Marcie Barkin ... Doug's Secretary
Diana Barrows ... Lisa
Jan Bina ... Harpist

Michael Bower ... Beach Boy
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Daddy's Little Girl (USA) (working title)
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Runtime:
90 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby

Fun Stuff

Quotes:
Doug Simpson: Now, what have we learned today?
Katie Simpson: [sighing thankfully] I learned to never, never ask my dad a question he doesn't have the guts to answer.
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Movie Connections:
Remade as Mi nismo andjeli 2 (2005) more
Soundtrack:
HAPPY TO BE ALIVE more

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1 out of 2 people found the following comment useful:-
Predictable But Fun To Watch, 27 February 1999
Author: Celine-4

If there's one thing to say about the 80's it's that their movies was aimed at about the same kind of audiences. And this movie is no exception.

Tony Danza plays Doug Simpson, a widowed father who's been raising his 2 daughters pretty much alone since their mother died. And according to him (which I agree with) he's done a pretty good job of it. He pretty regularly gets help from his girlfriend, Janet, played almost flawlessly by Catherine Hicks. His life seems to be perfect and in control. Then he goes on a routine business trip and comes home to find his eldest daughter, Katie, the hottest ticket in town. Doug is in a state of shock and isn't used to guys calling all hours of the night, and Katie coming and going as she pleases. So he seeks help in a psychologist who specializes in father/daughter relationships. But can the doctor help him before Doug does something that he will regret?

This movie isn't the kind of movie you'd see on an Oscar Ballot but is fun to watch. Tony Danza is perfectly cast as the nervous but loving father, Doug. Ami Dolenz is well cast as Katie. She actually looks like she's having fun playing the character. Of course, who wouldn't enjoy playing a character that everyone thinks is hot and wants to date. Laura Mooney steals every scene she's in as the sarcastic and under-appreciated younger sister Bonnie. Matthew Perry (Friends) has a small part in this movie as one of the guys Katie goes out with.

It's also interesting to try and guess who exactly Katie is going to end up with in the end.

If you're in the mood for a sweet, often funny movie, or a fan of any of the cast, then I highly recommend this movie for you.

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