In the 1997 film Father's Day, which two actors search for the same missing boy?

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Robin Williams and Billy Crystal search for the same missing boy in the 1997 film Father's Day. Their characters, Jack Lawrence and Dale Putley, are each told that they may be the boy's father.

The missing teenager is Scott Andrews, played by Charlie Hofheimer. The premise creates the film's central conflict: the two men begin as strangers with different relationships to the boy, then must cooperate to find him.

Robin Williams was known for energetic improvisational comedy, while Billy Crystal was known for both acting and hosting. Their contrasting comic styles are a major feature of the film's setup.

The movie was directed by Ivan Reitman and written by Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandel. It is a fictional comedy and should not be confused with documentary or holiday programming about Father's Day.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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