'Dads': Release date, plot, cast, trailer and all you need to know about the Apple TV+ documentary

Here is everything you need to know about the Apple TV+ documentary ahead of its release on June 19, 2020
Bryce Dallas Howard and Ron Howard (Apple TV+)
Bryce Dallas Howard and Ron Howard (Apple TV+)

This Father's Day, watch Apple TV's upcoming new documentary and official selection at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival - 'Dads'. Releasing just in time for Father's Day, the documentary features six extraordinary fathers from across the globe offering a firsthand glimpse into the trials and tribulations of modern-day parenting through interviews, rare home-movie footage, viral videos and more. Safe to say that not only will the documentary leave you in splits but also promises to be a tearjerker. 

Here is everything you need to know about the Apple TV+ documentary ahead of its release on June 19, 2020. 

Release date

'Dads' premieres globally on Apple TV+ on June 19, 2020. 

Plot

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According to the official synopsis: "'Dads' is a heartfelt and humorous documentary that celebrates the joys and challenges of parenting in today's world. Featuring six extraordinary fathers from across the globe, this film offers a firsthand glimpse into the trials and tribulations of modern-day parenting through revealing interviews, rare home-movie footage, viral videos and hilarious and thoughtful testimonials from some of Hollywood's funniest celebrities."

Cast

Actor Neil Patrick Harris (R) an daughter Harper Grace Burtka-Harris attend the premiere of Columbia Pictures' "Smurfs 2" at Regency Village Theatre (Getty Images)

According to the synopsis released by Apple TV, the documentary will have 'hilarious and thoughtful testimonials' by Judd Apatow, Jimmy Fallon, Neil Patrick Harris, Ron Howard, Ken Jeong, Jimmy Kimmel, Hasan Minhaj, Conan O'Brien, Patton Oswalt, Will Smith and Kenan Thompson Rance Howard, Reed Howard, Glen Henry, Robert Selby, Thiago Queiroz, Shuichi Sakuma, Rob Scheer and Reece Scheer.

Creators 

Making her feature directorial debut, Bryce Dallas Howard also offers an intimate look at the dads in her own family, including remarkable interviews with her late grandfather Rance, her father Ron and her brother Reed.

Director Bryce Dallas Howard arrives at the premiere of Lucasfilm's first-ever, live-action series, "The Mandalorian," at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, Calif. on November 13, 2019. "The Mandalorian" streams exclusively on Disney+.(Getty Images)

'Dads' is produced by Ron Howard, Brian Grazer, Michael Rosenberg, Justin Wilkes, Walter Matteson, and Bryce Dallas Howard. Kelly Mullen, Giles Morrison, Meredith Kaulfers, Marc Gilbar, Sara Bernstein serve as executive producers.

Trailers

There is no trailer for 'Dads' as of yet. MEA WorldWide will update this article when there is

Where to watch

'Dads' will be available to watch on Apple TV+ on June 19, 2020. 

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