My Father the Hero (1994 film)

My Father the Hero is an American comedy film released in 1994, directed by Steve Miner. It is a remake of the 1991 French film Mon père, ce héros. The film stars Gérard Depardieu, who also starred in the original French version, and Katherine Heigl.

The plot centers around Nicole (Katherine Heigl), a 14-year-old girl who creates a false romantic relationship with her divorced father, André (Gérard Depardieu), during a vacation in the Bahamas, in order to impress a local boy. Her innocent fabrication quickly spirals out of control, leading to humorous misunderstandings and embarrassing situations as André struggles to maintain his role as a responsible parent while also navigating the complications caused by his daughter's lie. The film explores themes of father-daughter relationships, teenage crushes, and the consequences of deception. It garnered generally negative reviews upon release.