What Javier initially assumes will be a simple task quickly descends into a "spiral of madness," forcing him to finally connect with his children while confronting his own shortcomings. Director: Santiago Segura.
A television series based on the films, featuring a different cast, premiered in early 2026. Themes and Reception Father There Is Only One (2019)
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. What Javier initially assumes will be a simple
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). Themes and Reception Critics and audiences highlighted the
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.