About My Father

About My Father is a 2023 American comedy film directed by Laura Terruso from a screenplay by Sebastian Maniscalco and Austen Earl. The film stars Maniscalco and is loosely based on his life and his relationship with his father, played by Robert De Niro.
It is released by Lionsgate on May 26, 2023.
==Plot==
When Sebastian tells his old-fashioned Italian immigrant father Salvo that he is going to propose to his American girlfriend, Salvo insists on crashing a weekend with her parents. Though the two cultures clash and it seems like the two families have nothing in common, by the end of one summer holiday weekend, they will be one big family.
==Cast==
*Sebastian Maniscalco as himself
*Robert De Niro as Salvo Maniscalco
*Leslie Bibb as Ellie
*Kim Cattrall as Tigger
*Brett Dier as Doug Collins
*Anders Holm as Lucky Collins
*David Rasche as Bill
==Production==
On April 26, 2018, it was announced that Sebastian Maniscalco was set to star in an untitled film inspired by his life for Lionsgate, with Austen Earl attached to co-write the screenplay alongside Maniscalco. There were no further developments until May 12, 2021, when it was announced that Laura Terruso was set to direct the film and Robert de Niro was cast in a lead role. American Pies Chris and Paul Weitz were attached to produce the film alongside Andrew Miano for their production company Depth of Field. In September 2021, Leslie Bibb and Kim Cattrall joined the lead cast. In November 2021, Brett Dier, Anders Holm, and David Rasche joined the cast.
Principal photography began on September 21, 2021, in Mobile, Alabama, and lasted for one month.
==Videos==
About My Father (2023) Official Trailer – Sebastian Maniscalco, Robert De Niro, Leslie Bibb
==References==
==External links==
*
Category:American comedy films
Category:American films based on actual events
Category:Films about marriage
Category:Films about vacationing
Category:Films shot in Mobile, Alabama
Category:Lionsgate films
Category:Films about father–son relationships
Category:Films about families
Category:2023 films
Category:Films starring Robert de Niro
Category:Films starring Leslie Bibb
Category:Films starring Kim Cattrall