Why Him?

Name: Why Him?
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2016-01-01
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Bryan Cranston, James Franco, Zoey Deutch, Megan Mullally, Griffin Gluck

2016| 1h 51m| IMDb 6.2

Why Him? (2016) is currently streaming in the UK on Disney+. Last updated 20 January 2026.

Streaming availability last checked 20 January 2026

Comedy

An overprotective dad (Bryan Cranston) visits his daughter at Stanford where he meets his biggest nightmare: her eccentric Silicon Valley billionaire boyfriend (James Franco).

Director: John Hamburg