Fatherhood

 is an American drama film directed by Paul Weitz with a screenplay by Dana Stevens and Paul Weitz. It is based on the book Two Kisses for Maddy: A Memoir of Loss & Love by Matthew Logelin. In this heartwarming, funny, and emotional true story, Kevin Hart takes on the toughest job in the world: Fatherhood.

Note this is a licensing deal, not a full on acquisition of the movie by Netflix.. Essentially, Netflix has licensed worldwide rights, except China which Sony will keep. Meanwhile, Sony will keep the IP and all transactional home entertainment windows outside of Netflix.

President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama’s production company Higher Ground Productions are presenting the feature. Producers are Marty Bowen, Hart, David Beaubaire, and Peter Kiernan. EPs are Betsy Danbury, Aaron L. Gilbert, Jason Cloth, Bryan Smiley, Jaclyn Huntling Swatt, Isaac Klausner, Channing Tatum and Reid Carolin. The film was produced by Netflix, Columbia Pictures, Bron Studios and President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama's production company 'Higher Ground Productions'.

Summary
"A widowed new dad copes with doubts, fears, heartache and dirty diapers as he sets out to raise his daughter on his own. Inspired by a true story."

- Official Netflix synopsis

Cast and Characters

 * Kevin Hart as Matt
 * Alfre Woodard as Marian
 * Lil Rel Howery as Jordan
 * DeWanda Wise as Lizzie aka Swan
 * Anthony Carrigan as Jordan
 * Melody Hurd as Maddy
 * Paul Reiser as Paul
 * Frankie Faison as Mike