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Why Him?

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A dad forms a bitter rivalry with his daughter's young rich boyfriend. From TMDB

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  • MJ Spooky 🕷 | BASTARD FOREVER 🖤 @wrassletrash.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 5, 2025

    Yeah I feel like this about the masters of the universe movie. WHY HIM AS SKELETOR?!

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  • Xoe Valk @x03v.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 6, 2023

    We went to see the new D&D movie and they had the preview for Fast X... My husband: They need to fire their PR team. Me: Why?! Him: Golden missed opportunity--FastTen... Your seatbelts. I laughed too hard at that.

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  • Olwenmcg @olwenmcg.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 14, 2024

    It's not that often that a character in a "comedy" film makes my skin want to creep off out the door but, ye gods, James Franco in "Why Him" is giving me the heebie jeebies. Why him, indeed.

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  • Nettie B @nettieb.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 12, 2024

    We’ve eschewed all news services since last week and have hit the streamers for respite. A word of caution: in the Netflix movie “Why Him?” the owner of the former bird site pops up in a cameo. Most disconcerting.

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  • Mara Johnson @marajohnson.devBluesky · Jun 1, 2026

    Ugh. No. I just want them to do a movie based on the Cleveland references made in Escape from LA. Why remake this??? AND WHY HIM???

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  • ÆtherWuff 🐺 @aetherwuff.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 3, 2026

    “Why Him?” Maybe the stupidly funniest movie in the 2010s.

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  • Linda @linda2111.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 18, 2025

    WTF can we not get away from this tw#t ...watching am old comedy Why Him? and he is in the movie. #FFS

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  • Michael Hogan @michaelhogan100.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 18, 2025

    Film-wise: at 6.45pm, Bend it Like Beckham on Film4. At 9pm, American Made on Comedy Central or Why Him? on Comedy Central. At 9.20pm, Long Shot on BBC3. At 10pm, Snowpiercer on ITV4. At 11.25pm, Die Hard on Film4. At 12.55am, Villain on Legend #telly

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  • Kimberly 🐘 @elephanttail.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 16, 2026

    this is directed by John Hamburg, who was a writer for the previous three films and both Zoolanders, as well as the director of the hit 2016 film Why Him?, so I think we have a generational banger on the way

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  • Thomas JW (they/them) @thefivetonine.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 8, 2026

    Picking a film at our house... Him: Let's watch this one. Me: Why? Him: We liked the trailer. Me: Never watched it. Him: It's got her in it. Me: Who's her? Him: The blonde one. Me: Which blonde one? Him: She has teeth. We watch the film. Never remember seeing a trailer. Don't ever recognise 'her'.

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  • Betsi Scott @betsiscott.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 10, 2025

    This movie “Why Him?” looked promising: Bryan Cranston, James Franco, the always-hilarious Megan Mullaly, Gene Simmons & Paul Stanley (KISS), etc. Elon Musk had a scene and I just visibly recoiled. He could use just 1% of his wealth to do such good for mankind. Instead, he chooses destruction.

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  • Traci @lanifty.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 10, 2025

    Man!!! Just watching the movie Why Him? and who has a cameo…felon musk! Oh man! Didn’t need that. 🤮

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  • bvfsqre @bvfsqre.bsky.socialBluesky · Mar 9, 2025

    I had forgotten that in the 2016 movie "Why Him" Elon Musk had a cameo. There is also an extended scene with Bryan Cranston brandishing a red chainsaw and glorifying its use, which probably gave Musk the idea, since he was in the film

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  • garrettatthebeach.bsky.social @garrettatthebeach.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 21, 2024

    Why Him? ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ok I think this movie is HILARIOUS! But it maybe lacks a bit of…holiday cheer lol.

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  • Rachel Coates @coatescan.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 4, 2024

    Ugh I hear ya (mind you no surprise that KG is…), was merrily watching Why Him? (movie, Christmassy, amusing) the other night and Mr Tesla cameos in and shits all over Sunday

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  • Rachel Coates @coatescan.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 1, 2024

    Happily enjoying Christmas film Why Him? on Netflix and then, at 51 minutes and 01 seconds in… Elon fucking Musk does a cameo and shits all over Sunday

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  • JazzyUte @jazzyute.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 25, 2024

    Put on 'Why Him?' and this might be the dumbest movie I've ever seen.

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  • Jonathan Striker (They/He) @jonathanstriker.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 21, 2024

    It was a holiday movie from 2016, with James Franco, I've never seen before, called Why Him? I really don't seem to watch movies much these days. Really end up spending most of my time on TV Shows and Mini Series. Probably because they can "flesh out" things more than some 90 mins runtime film.

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  • @WeLoveAgility @weloveagility.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 15, 2024

    Elf and Christmas story. Can Why Him be classified as a Christmas movie???

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  • Andy @earthiiandy.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 9, 2024

    Rewatched Why Him? Not the perfect film, but a great comfort film to watch on a Saturday night or Sunday afternoon. James Franco as the troublesome boyfriend to Bryan Cranston’s daughter who must get over his insecurities to see his daughter happy. 4/5 #film

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  • CacoQueen @cacoqueen.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 26, 2026

    WHY HIM WHY WOULD YOU EVER GIRE HIM TO MAKE A FUCKING GHOST RIDER MOVIE WHAT THE FUCK

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  • Alice Von Amerling. ❄️ @aliceamerling.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 29, 2026

    James' Butt on "Why Him?" Movie? Haha Old Now, Linda.

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  • Movies • TV Shows & Physical Bluray Media 🍿 @movies-on-sale.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 20, 2026

    The (movie) Why Him? 4K (iTunes)(CA) C$4.99 (Comedy) (iMDB) 6.1 Cast: James Franco, Bryan Cranston, Megan Mullally, Zoey Deutch, Cedric the Entertainer, Griffin Gluck

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  • Movies • TV Shows & Physical Bluray Media 🍿 @movies-on-sale.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 25, 2026

    The (movie) Why Him? (4K) (HD/HDX) (Vudu) (US) for $5 Cast: James Franco, Bryan Cranston, Megan Mullally, Zoey Deutch, Cedric the Entertainer, Griffin Gluck Genre: (Comedy) (Movies Anywhere) Trailer & Reviews : www.rottentomatoes.com/m/why_him/

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  • AceRaccoon @aceraccoon.bsky.bark.wolp.chatBluesky · Dec 10, 2025

    though i am obligated to say the Why Him? movie is a techbro's wet dream if that's what you decide to put on

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  • Sir Derek Dirkenator III...Esq. @derekdirkenator.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 27, 2025

    He also "Toilet Guy" from the comedy "Why Him" (good movie BTW). I'm diggin' the Shakespearian reference too...😎 He delivering some big time truth bombs doh...

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  • American Elephant @americanelephant.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 15, 2025

    Just remembered that someone at Disney watched the Aladdin remake with a great Jasmine performance by Naomi Scott, and chose to give a spin off film… …to the ONE WHITE GUY in the film YES THIS IS REAL AND STILL HAPPENING APPARENTLY (Like no offense to the actor, but seriously, WHY HIM?)

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  • Brian "Kult of Thorn" Myers @fluffyman85.bsky.socialBluesky · Aug 26, 2025

    #PlayDirty Trailer: Glad to see a new Shane Black film, and looks like it might be fun... but Marky Mark... WHY HIM?

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  • LJ Katz @soulscreme.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 24, 2025

    @janochoa.bsky.social Did you jsut admit to being surprised that Why Him? is a bad movie?

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  • Silver Back @lbvagina.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 15, 2025

    There was a movie starring Bryan Cranston called "Why Him" where Elon Musk made a cameo and all I can see is Walter White telling Elon, "I am the one who knocks".

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  • Movies • TV Shows & Physical Bluray Media 🍿 @movies-on-sale.bsky.socialBluesky · Jun 4, 2025

    The (movie) Why Him? is available today on (Google Play) for $4.99 Cast: James Franco, Bryan Cranston, Megan Mullally, Zoey Deutch, Cedric the Entertainer, Griffin Gluck

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  • Catherine 🌷 @catebridget.bsky.socialBluesky · Apr 11, 2025

    except for Why Him with James Franco. that movie is just irredeemable.

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  • CIRIPAHN @ciripahn.bsky.socialBluesky · Jan 5, 2025

    This is a redraw of my OCtp (Philip x Elise) with Elise's Father as a poster movie by John Hamburg, "Why Him?"

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  • NEEEAAL @neeeaal.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 25, 2024

    Take it from a #girldad; Why Him is a far scarier Christmas movie than Terrifier 3.

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  • Sensei Titty Chop @consciousfilth.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 19, 2024

    So far this year, I've watched: Every Other Holiday The Santa Stakeout This Christmas Almost Christmas Jingle All the Way 1 & 2 Deck the Halls A Sudden Case of Christmas I'll be Home for Christmas Noelle A Christmas Movie Christmas Red One Christmas with a Kiss Why Him? Four Christmases

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  • Andrew - Novel Out Now @ethanrunt.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 4, 2024

    It's Christmas Movie Season on the podcast, so we're tying things up by chatting Paddington In Peru, Gladiator 2, Red One and watching Bryan Cranston ask "WHY HIM?" www.podnose.com/are-you-movi...

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  • HikAli @alicorn01.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 2, 2024

    #BlabberingAbt_Bsts Ever since I found out about Njus birth flower, I have not stopped thinking about his role in the April Fools Murder Mystery Cause why nju, WHY HIM?????? The movie if that murder mystery was basing off the cast whether it was something internal or something external

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  • Andy Pan @andy-pan.bsky.socialBluesky · Dec 2, 2024

    Movie #2: Why Him? (2016) 🤔🎄🇺🇸 #NowWatching #ChristmasMovieMarathon

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  • A good old rebel @jim491865.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 16, 2024

    I watched Why Him he was in this movie I just fast forward it.I zero tolerance for ignorance and hypocrisy

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  • Hollywood Box @hollywoodboxMastodon · Jun 20, 2024

    🎬✨ Just rewatched some epic movies featuring the incredibly talented Zoey Deutch! From her hilarious role in #WhyHim to her badass performance in #Zombieland, she never fails to impress! 🌟🎥 #ZoeyDeutch #MovieNight #FilmLover #CinematicGems

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  • Hollywood Box @hollywoodboxMastodon · Apr 9, 2024

    Feeling inspired by some of Zoey Deutch's best performances in Why Him? and Set It Up. Can't wait to see what the talented actress does next! #zoeydeutch #whyhim #setitup 🎬🌟🎥

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  • RC Hopgood @[email protected]Mastodon · Aug 5, 2023

    How is it that the toilet/bidet scene in #WhyHim? is not online? It's gotta be one of the funniest 2 minutes on film. #BryanCranston #KeeganMichaelKey #film #movies

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  • Reno @RanganTMDB reviews · Sep 16, 2017

    Printing biz meets the app biz! Paper versus digital! This is not the theme something you could see for the first time. I have seen many classics, probably you would have as well. But the difference is it was a different cast and a bit modernised. Modernised means just the story set in the todays technological trend world like almost everything that related to AI we use in our daily life. It's yet to be a lifestyle, I mean new norm. So you can see a few people who had already progressed like we…

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