10 Days with Dad
10 Days with Dad
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
1/5
Mild
Fear
0/5
None
Sexuality
1/5
Allusions
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
2/5
Present
Expert review
10 Days with Dad is a light French family comedy built on a classic premise: a father who is out of touch with household life suddenly has to manage his four children alone while his wife takes a well-deserved holiday. The film relies on slapstick situations and broad family humor that will appeal to a wide audience. Sensitive content is limited: a few mild insults, occasional alcohol consumption in social settings, and a recurring dynamic around gender roles that may feel stereotypical, with the mother portrayed as the one who handles everything while the father remains blissfully unaware of the domestic workload. Although these stereotypes are used to drive the father's growth and comic situations, parents may find it valuable to discuss gender equality and shared responsibilities with their children after watching. The film is well suited to shared family viewing, with parental guidance recommended for younger children to help frame the adult humor around work and couple life. It is also worth noting that the work carries dated gender stereotypes, especially in the way some female characters are presented or placed in distress. This does not automatically make the series unsuitable, but it is worth flagging and can be discussed with children.
Synopsis
Antoine is the Head of HR of a big company. Managing people is his thing, so when his overwhelmed wife suddenly decides to go on holiday and leave him with the responsibility of the house and their four kids, he knows it will be a piece of cake for him. But Antoine has drastically underestimated the mess that four mischievous kids can cause...
Difficult scenes
The film opens with a recurring depiction of Isabelle's mental load: she manages all four children, appointments, meals and household logistics alone while Antoine leaves for work without noticing. Though played for laughs, this contrast may prompt children to question how roles are shared in their own family, which can be a healthy conversation starter. Several scenes show Antoine overwhelmed by domestic chaos involving the four children, with accidental destruction, forgotten tasks and mild sibling tension. These sequences are very slapstick and pose no real threat, but the general agitation may feel a little hectic for very young viewers. Social scenes among adults include visible alcohol consumption, typically wine or aperitifs, which is not a central narrative theme but appears regularly as part of the film's adult social backdrop.
Where to watch
Availability checked on Apr 19, 2026
About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2020
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Countries
- France
- Original language
- FR
- Directed by
- Ludovic Bernard
- Main cast
- Franck Dubosc, Aure Atika, Alice David, Alexis Michalik, Héléna Noguerra, Marc Bodnar, Swan Joulin, Violette Guillon, Ilan Debrabant, Evan Paturel
- Studios
- Soyouz Films, StudioCanal, Canal+, Ciné+
Content barometer
Violence
1/5
Mild
Fear
0/5
None
Sexuality
1/5
Allusions
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
1/5
Accessible
Adult themes
2/5
Present
Expert review
10 Days with Dad is a light French family comedy built on a classic premise: a father who is out of touch with household life suddenly has to manage his four children alone while his wife takes a well-deserved holiday. The film relies on slapstick situations and broad family humor that will appeal to a wide audience. Sensitive content is limited: a few mild insults, occasional alcohol consumption in social settings, and a recurring dynamic around gender roles that may feel stereotypical, with the mother portrayed as the one who handles everything while the father remains blissfully unaware of the domestic workload. Although these stereotypes are used to drive the father's growth and comic situations, parents may find it valuable to discuss gender equality and shared responsibilities with their children after watching. The film is well suited to shared family viewing, with parental guidance recommended for younger children to help frame the adult humor around work and couple life. It is also worth noting that the work carries dated gender stereotypes, especially in the way some female characters are presented or placed in distress. This does not automatically make the series unsuitable, but it is worth flagging and can be discussed with children.
Synopsis
Antoine is the Head of HR of a big company. Managing people is his thing, so when his overwhelmed wife suddenly decides to go on holiday and leave him with the responsibility of the house and their four kids, he knows it will be a piece of cake for him. But Antoine has drastically underestimated the mess that four mischievous kids can cause...
Difficult scenes
The film opens with a recurring depiction of Isabelle's mental load: she manages all four children, appointments, meals and household logistics alone while Antoine leaves for work without noticing. Though played for laughs, this contrast may prompt children to question how roles are shared in their own family, which can be a healthy conversation starter. Several scenes show Antoine overwhelmed by domestic chaos involving the four children, with accidental destruction, forgotten tasks and mild sibling tension. These sequences are very slapstick and pose no real threat, but the general agitation may feel a little hectic for very young viewers. Social scenes among adults include visible alcohol consumption, typically wine or aperitifs, which is not a central narrative theme but appears regularly as part of the film's adult social backdrop.