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26% 54 Reviews Tomatometer 81% 100,000+ Ratings Audience Score Monty (Idris Elba), a mechanic, struggles to make ends meet and raise his three young daughters alone. When his drug-dealing ex-wife wins custody of the girls in court, he enlists the help of Julia (Gabrielle Union), a successful attorney, to get the girls back. Romance unexpectedly blooms between the pair, but the couple must come to terms with their very different lives and find a way to keep Monty's family together. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Mar 01 Buy Now

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Daddy's Little Girls boasts fine performances and a poignant message, but is ultimately let down by amateurish filmmaking.

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Mike R Amazing how the critics always rip Perry's "Madea" movies, yet the audience almost unanimously love them. Makes you wonder. I personally get so much out of the movies, be it laughter, realistic family dynamics, and great acting. Critical are annoying! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/25/22 Full Review Audience Member Mas um filme gospel e fofinho de Tyler Perry, estou me apaixonando por suas obras, são obras simples, qualidade técnica mediana, mas sempre passam mensagens lindas e emocionam muito, deixando nosso coração quentinho... Um final conveniente e feliz como deve ser, motivar e encorajar, esse é o objetivo... #Esperança Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/12/23 Full Review edie h Definitely a feel good movie, with great acting! Yes, the plot was predictable but so satisfying to watch. Highly recommend Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Look i get it, the year this came out there were calls for more recognition for black actors and movies. The problem was until I see a better one, they'll not be the level of recognition the black community wants to see. This movie had a real meaning, hidden messages which I'm very sure most women would have chosen to ignore and that's we cannot continue to demand fathers take equal responsibility for children and not give them equal rights. Lots of messages also including how decent men exist but also live in the real world and aren't all rich, paying for their own legal fees and biting their tongue with whatever the mother and others throw at them. A case lots and lots of men can relate to. The downside however outweighs the good; a very melodramatic, cheap, over the top and poorly executed story and for a comedy, not the slightest bit funny. The final act should be the most interesting, instead it's totally ridiculous. Unfortunately, although Idris in a fan of, this is the seventh movie of his I've seen which are very poorly put together. A note as well we understand the lingo and the phrases like wid chu, babe, ya saying, all of that... but half the film Monty is very well spoken which is a reason the lawyer noticed him, the other half of the film he's a typical black american who isn't so well spoken at all. These inconsistencies are another reason this film really sucked. scenes were too poorly done I almost felt sorry for Idris. More like a painting by numbers comedy drama to suit black people. The last act was awful including the rushed scenes at court and well this spoilt the whole film. Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Ryan K Went into the film curious to see how Tyler perry would perform without a 'madea-esque' character to fall on; only to see him put similar un-necessary humor points (woman on blind dates) that did not serve the plot (or the audience, or even the actors) at all. Ultimately, seemed to tackle more subjects then it was willing to go into depth about. Rated 2/5 Stars • Rated 2 out of 5 stars 04/02/21 Full Review Audience Member This movie is so redundant. The continuous story line of a successful black woman with some jail -bird loser with his drug-addicted baby momma and his 3 illegitimate children . Add some sob story and bam! you get your as typical Tyler Perry movie. Maybe they'll quit running that story line when black women starts calling them out on it and stop watching, we sure love trash! 2 hrs that I'll never get back. Rated 1/5 Stars • Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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Tyler Perry Director Gabrielle Union Julia Idris Elba Monty Louis Gossett Jr. Willie Tracee Ellis Ross Cynthia Tasha Smith Jennifer
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Daddy's Little Girls | Rotten Tomatoes (1) J. R. Jones Chicago Reader Dismissed by critics but embraced by African-American audiences, Tyler Perry now opens his pictures without press previews, but on the basis of this expert melodrama he might want to reconsider. Dec 3, 2007 Full Review Daddy's Little Girls | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Melissa Anderson Time Out Love can transcend class lines; in Tyler Perry's universe, it also defies all rules of the legal system -- and logic. Rated: 2/6 Mar 3, 2007 Full Review Daddy's Little Girls | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Toddy Burton Austin Chronicle I entered this moviegoing experience ready for a lot of wincing and eye-rolling. But dammit if this movie didn't make me laugh and cry. Rated: 3/5 Feb 25, 2007 Full Review Daddy's Little Girls | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Tim Brayton Antagony & Ecstasy Infinitely more captivating for its outrageous ungainliness than a great many more proficient filmmakers have ever been able to manage. Rated: 4/10 Feb 1, 2012 Full Review Daddy's Little Girls | Rotten Tomatoes (5) John Beifuss Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN) The cast is likable, and Perry makes good use of the Atlanta locations. Rated: 2.5/4 Jun 29, 2007 Full Review Daddy's Little Girls | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Mark Palermo The Coast (Halifax, Nova Scotia) Perry's habit of reducing drama to verbal sermons is the main thing keeping his movies within the realm of daytime TV. Mar 15, 2007 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis Monty (Idris Elba), a mechanic, struggles to make ends meet and raise his three young daughters alone. When his drug-dealing ex-wife wins custody of the girls in court, he enlists the help of Julia (Gabrielle Union), a successful attorney, to get the girls back. Romance unexpectedly blooms between the pair, but the couple must come to terms with their very different lives and find a way to keep Monty's family together.

Director
Tyler Perry

Executive Producer
Michael Paseornek

Screenwriter
Tyler Perry

Distributor
Lionsgate Films

Production Co
Lionsgate Films, Tyler Perry Company

Rating
PG-13 (Language|Drug and Sexual Content|Some Violence|Thematic Material)

Genre
Romance, Drama

Original Language
English

Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 14, 2007, Wide

Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 27, 2015

Box Office (Gross USA)
$31.3M

Sound Mix
SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby SRD

Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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Why was Monty in jail Daddy's little girl? ›

Monty tells Julia he is 34 years old. His oldest daughter Sierra is 12 years old. He was charged with rape and sentenced to 8 years of prison at the age of 18 so that means he got out of jail at 26 years old.

Is Daddy's Little Girls Based on a true story? ›

Daddy’s Little Girl is based on actual events. We touch base on the stories’ of Sian Kingi, Leanne Oliver, Patricia Leedie and Daniel Morcombe to name a few. Although all names and what exactly happened to these children have been changed, locals will certainly know to whom we are referring to throughout the film.

Where was Tyler Perry's Daddy's Little Girls filmed? ›

The movie was shot on location in Atlanta, partly at the filmmaker's new production facility, and the music score is by Brian McKnight, supplemented by R&B artists on the soundtrack.

How old is Ella in Daddy's Perfect Little Girl? ›

Two years after her adoptive mother dies during a family vacation in the Dominican Republic, 12-year-old Ella lives alone with her adoptive father Nolan. The two have formed a close father-daughter bond since her adoption at age 9 when her biological mother (Nolan's cousin) was sentenced to a psychiatric institution.

Who killed Monty in jail? ›

Monty was killed after the other prisoners found out that he was a rapist. He was attacked with a shiv and was left to die. In an effort to make sure that Alex and the rest of the group don't get arrested in the case surrounding Bryce's death, they decide to pin the blame on Monty.

What was Monty accused of? ›

Monty, a star athlete, had sex with a young white woman who claimed to be 18. When her dad catches them in bed (we see the girl's bare shoulders), she claims he raped her. A confusing TV report later indicates he was falsely convicted, even though dialogue indicates he's still on probation.

Who is the drug dealer in Daddy's Little Girl? ›

Jennifer resides across town with gangster/drug dealer Joseph (Gary Sturgis) and his goons. The girls are more than just miserable: They are slapped around and encouraged to dabble in sex and drugs not by Joseph but by Mom!

How did Daddy's Little Girls end? ›

The witnesses refuse to testify against Monty, so the judge dismisses the case. Monty's daughters greet him and Julia at the auto shop, which Monty now owns. As he, Julia, and his daughters enter the auto shop, the rest of the neighborhood celebrates Monty's release.

What is daddy's little girl meaning? ›

The phrase "daddy's girl" typically refers to a daughter who has a very close and affectionate relationship with her father. She may be very attached to her father and look up to him as a role model or source of guidance and support.

Is Madea in Daddy's Little Girl? ›

In his latest film, “Daddy's Little Girls”, the Madea character is not involved and neither is Perry as an actor.

Who sang the song "Daddy's Little Girl"? ›

The song was recorded by British balladeer Steve Conway in 1950, and later by other artists, such as Al Martino on his 1967 Capitol Records release, Frank Fontaine on his 1963 ABC-Paramount single release, and Michael Bublé on his second album, the 2002 Canadian release, Dream.

Who is the oldest daughter in Daddy's Little Girl? ›

Sierra Aylina McClain (born March 16, 1994) is an American actress and singer. As an actress, she was first recognized for her role as Sierra in Daddy's Little Girls (2007).

Who is Julia in Daddy's Little Girls? ›

Daddy's Little Girls (2007) - Gabrielle Union as Julia - IMDb.

Are the girls in Daddy's Little Girl Sisters? ›

Monty's daughters' first names in the movie are their first names in real-life. They are also real-life sisters.

What is Daddy's girl real name? ›

Directed by Chris Martinez, it stars Vic Sotto and Maine Mendoza in the title role.

What did Monty's dad do to him? ›

While having little screen time, Monty's father is said to be extremely abusive, as he attacked Monty with a hammer in some kind of outrage, which resulted in him sleeping away from home.

Does Monty go to jail? ›

Tyler revealed Monty raped him, and Monty was sent to prison where he was murdered in his cell. The gang, encouraged by Clay, pinned Bryce's murder on the now dead Monty. Alex confessed to his policeman father Deputy Standall, but his father burned evidence to protect him.

Who is the drug dealer in Daddy's Little Girls? ›

Joe (full name: unknown) also known as Joseph is one of the two main antagonists (alongside Jennifer Jackson) of the 2007 Tyler Perry romance drama film Daddy's Little Girls. He is Jennifer's drugged gangster boyfriend who has the whole town fear of him.

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