What Javier initially assumes will be a simple task quickly descends into a "spiral of madness," forcing him to finally connect with his children while confronting his own shortcomings. Director: Santiago Segura.
(Spanish: Padre no hay más que uno ), released on August 1, 2019, is a Spanish family comedy that revitalized the domestic box office. Directed by and starring Santiago Segura , the film is a remake of the 2017 Argentine movie Ten Days Without Mom ( Mamá se fue de viaje ). Synopsis and Plot
A television series based on the films, featuring a different cast, premiered in early 2026. Themes and Reception
Critics and audiences highlighted the film's "creative recycling" of family tropes, often comparing it to the 1983 American comedy Mr. Mom . It is praised for its ability to bridge generational gaps through shared laughter, focusing on the evolution of fatherhood and the normalization of shifting household roles.
The story follows , a workaholic CEO and computer technician who believes himself to be the "perfect father". Despite his self-confidence, he is largely absent from his children’s daily lives and leaves all domestic responsibilities to his wife, Marisa.
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What Javier initially assumes will be a simple task quickly descends into a "spiral of madness," forcing him to finally connect with his children while confronting his own shortcomings. Director: Santiago Segura.
(Spanish: Padre no hay más que uno ), released on August 1, 2019, is a Spanish family comedy that revitalized the domestic box office. Directed by and starring Santiago Segura , the film is a remake of the 2017 Argentine movie Ten Days Without Mom ( Mamá se fue de viaje ). Synopsis and Plot Father There Is Only One (2019)
A television series based on the films, featuring a different cast, premiered in early 2026. Themes and Reception What Javier initially assumes will be a simple
Critics and audiences highlighted the film's "creative recycling" of family tropes, often comparing it to the 1983 American comedy Mr. Mom . It is praised for its ability to bridge generational gaps through shared laughter, focusing on the evolution of fatherhood and the normalization of shifting household roles. Directed by and starring Santiago Segura , the
The story follows , a workaholic CEO and computer technician who believes himself to be the "perfect father". Despite his self-confidence, he is largely absent from his children’s daily lives and leaves all domestic responsibilities to his wife, Marisa.
