Father There Is Only One (2019) Apr 2026

The status quo shatters when Marisa, exhausted by Javier’s neglect and patronizing attitude, decides to go on a week-long trip to the Caribbean with her sister-in-law. Javier is left alone to manage the house and their five children: A rebellious teenager. Carlota: A preteen. Rocío and Dani: Young children. Paula: The youngest.

The film was a massive hit, grossing over $16 million and becoming the highest-grossing Spanish film of 2019. Father There Is Only One (2019)

Its success launched one of Spain’s most successful modern franchises, with four sequels released or planned as of early 2026: Father There Is Only One 2 (2020). Father There Is Only One 3 (2022). Father There Is Only One 4 (2024). Father There Is Only One 5 (expected 2025). The status quo shatters when Marisa, exhausted by

Critics and audiences highlighted the film's "creative recycling" of family tropes, often comparing it to the 1983 American comedy Mr. Mom . It is praised for its ability to bridge generational gaps through shared laughter, focusing on the evolution of fatherhood and the normalization of shifting household roles. Rocío and Dani: Young children