Of all the guys his daughter could have chosen…|Dec. 22, 2016|United States, Cambodia|111 Min.|R
Genre: Comedy
Description: Why Him? 2016 Movie Synopsis
Stanford student Stephanie Fleming invites her boyfriend Laird Mayhew over for a casual Netflix and chill session. Meanwhile, back in Grand Rapids, Stephanie’s father, Ned, is celebrating his 55th birthday with friends and family at an Applebee’s restaurant. During a slideshow presentation in his honor, Stephanie joins via webcam to congratulate him. However, her boyfriend suddenly interrupts and makes an unexpected appearance on camera.
Stephanie later drives her family—parents Ned and Barb, along with her younger brother Scotty—to Laird’s luxurious villa to meet him. She explains to Ned that Laird is the CEO of a successful video game company, which has earned him immense wealth. During the tour of his house, Laird makes inappropriate comments and jokes, leaving the family both amused and uncomfortable. He even shows off a large tattoo of the Fleming family’s Christmas card on his back, complete with the words “Happy Holidays.” The house features unusual elements, such as a moose urine-filled tank and a basement bowling alley adorned with a mural of Ned in a striking pose.
Concerned about Laird’s behavior, Ned talks to Stephanie, who urges him to give Laird a chance. Later, Laird takes Ned for a walk in the woods and asks for his blessing to propose to Stephanie. Ned outright refuses, leaving Laird surprised and determined to win him over.
During a Christmas party at Laird’s home, he reveals that he has purchased Ned’s struggling printing company as a gift to relieve his debts. Instead of thanking him, Ned punches Laird, sparking a fight between the two. Disappointed by their behavior, Stephanie and Barb decide to leave Laird’s home with the family.
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Cast director: John Hamburg
Cast actor: Bryan Cranston, James Franco, Zoey Deutch, Megan Mullally, Griffin Gluck, Keegan-Michael Key, Kaley Cuoco, Cedric the Entertainer, Zack Pearlman, Jee Young Han
Original name: Why Him?