Man accepts the role of surrogate father of young teen. Year 2016 Theatrical Release 2016-09-16 Video Release 2016-10-25 Studio Lionsgate Genre Drama MPAA Rating PG-13 CARA thematic elements Color Color Runtime 104 Animated Live-Action Full Synopsis Set in a time when social boundaries were far more rigid, Henry Joseph Church Eddie Murphy takes on the role of surrogate father to a young girl as she struggles through the loss of her only present parent. He willingly accepts the responsibility of being the sole bread winner, chef, and teacher of the arts, supporting Charlie Britt Robertson and her terminally ill mother Natasha McElhone ; all the while creating a genuine loving environment as a member of this unlikely family. Director Bruce Beresford Cast Bruce Beresford; Britt Robertson; Eddie Murphy; Natascha McElhone; Jenica Bergere; Xavier Samuel; Lucy Fry; Mckenna Grace; Madison Wolfe; Christian Madsen; Thom Barry