A young black woman discovers that her father was a sperm donor, and if that weren't bad enough, he's white.
Director:
Richard BenjaminCast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Whoopi Goldberg | ... | Sarah Mathews | |
| Ted Danson | ... | ||
| Will Smith | ... | Tea Cake Walters | |
| Nia Long | ... | Zora Mathews | |
| Paul Rodriguez | ... | Jose | |
| Jennifer Tilly | ... | Stacy | |
| Peggy Rea | ... | Alberta | |
| Clyde Kusatsu | ... | Bob Takashima | |
| David Bowe | ... | Teddy | |
| Jeffrey Joseph | ... | James | |
| Rawley Valverde | ... | Diego | |
| Fred Mancuso | ... | Bruce | |
| Charlene Fernetz | ... | Paula | |
| Shawn Levy | ... | Dwayne | |
| Lu Leonard | ... | Sperm Bank Nurse | |
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A young black woman discovers that her father was a sperm donor, and if that weren't bad enough, he's white.Add Full Plot | Plot Synopsis
Plot Keywords:
Sperm Donor | Comedy Of Errors | Comedy Of Manners | Surprise | High School | See more »Taglines:
At the sperm-bank she asked for a tall, intelligent, black man. One out of three ain't bad.Genres:
ComedyMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for sexual situations and language. See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
28 May 1993 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Feita por Encomenda See more »Box Office
Budget:
$22,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$11,800,000 (USA)Gross:
$104,900,000 (Worldwide)Company Credits
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Runtime:
111 minSound Mix:
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1.85 : 1
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Hal Jackson: Well, that's true, darling. But when we're alone in the dark, what difference is that gonna make?
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Written by Gloria Estefan and Lawrence Dermer
Performed by Gloria Estefan
Produced by Emilio Estefan Jr., Jorge Casas and Clay Ostwald
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The character Hal Jackson was based on Cal Worthington, owner of the Worthington Dealership Group, who often appeared in car dealership commercials with exotic animals. See more »Goofs
Continuity: Placement of fruit in bowl during the love scene. The fruit is kicked out by Sarah's foot, then is neatly back in place moments later. See more »Quotes
Zora: You're white.Hal Jackson: Well, that's true, darling. But when we're alone in the dark, what difference is that gonna make?
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"Go Away"Written by Gloria Estefan and Lawrence Dermer
Performed by Gloria Estefan
Produced by Emilio Estefan Jr., Jorge Casas and Clay Ostwald
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I'm a huge Whoopi fan from way back, and while this will never match Jumpin' Jack Flash or Sister Act, it's still a pretty decent film. I think Goldberg's role was pretty funny, and my favorite scene is where she get's drunk and says: 'I know this is his office, I know that, I mean look at it! Cheesy wood, bowling trophies, Western motîf makes me ill... ooooh, it's the Titty Sisters - this is absolutely his office!'
Ted Danson's performance falls short compared to his other work (ie. Cheers). Will Smith's character is pretty funny, and Nia Long does a great job in the film. Newcomer Paul Rodriguez is okay, and Jennifer Tilly is cast again as the annoying little tart (it's what she does best). Step By Step's Peggy Rea is also good in her role as Alberta - the long-suffering receptionist at Hal's car place.
Okay, so it's not the greatest, but it's fine for a rainy day. On a scale of 1 to 10, it'd earn about 5.5.