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Daddy Can't Read

9.019881h MovieDramaTV Movie

Teenage girl doesn't understand why her father is against her campaign to promote literacy at his factory. Until she discovers that her father can't read.

DirectorGilbert Moses
WritersGloria Gonzalez·Paula Sweeney

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Cast · Directed by Gilbert Moses

EAEdward Albert
Edward Albert
Bill Watson
CACheryl Arutt
Cheryl Arutt
Alison Watson
MSMarcia Strassman
Marcia Strassman
Mary Watson
JTJoey Travolta
Joey Travolta
Bobby
HPHarold Pruett
Harold Pruett
Gary Watson
MJMichael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Self
CRCathy Rigby
Cathy Rigby
Lenore Luellen
RRRichard Roundtree
Richard Roundtree
Jason Ruigh
AD
Aurelia D'Antonio
Kelly

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Daddy Can't Read — streaming FAQ

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Daddy Can't Read isn't streaming anywhere in United States yet.

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Daddy Can't Read hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 4, 1988. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.