Ivan Reitman directed the 1997 comedy film Father's Day, which stars Robin Williams and Billy Crystal. The film was released in the United States on May 9, 1997.
The story follows two men who are separately told that they may be the father of the same runaway boy. Their search brings the characters together and drives the film's comic misunderstandings.
Reitman was already known for directing major comedy hits, including Meatballs, Stripes, and Ghostbusters. Father's Day reunited him with a cast led by two highly prominent American comedians, Williams and Crystal.
The movie is sometimes confused with the holiday itself or with unrelated films sharing the same title. Its title refers to the fatherhood-centered plot, while the 1997 release date identifies this particular American feature.