Ernest can't work up the courage to ask his boss for time off when his wife is expecting a baby. He finally manages to get away to go to the hospital and runs into his boss in the waiting room.
If you've ever felt that specific, soul-crushing dread of asking your boss for a day off, The Expectant Father is going to make you twitch. It is definitely worth a watch if you like old-school character studies, but skip it if you are looking for high-octane drama or anything beyond a very simple, relatable headache. ...
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"If you've ever felt that specific, soul-crushing dread of asking your boss for a day off, The Expectant Father is going to make you twitch. It is definitely worth a watch if you like old-school character studies, but skip it if you are looking for high-octane drama or anything beyond a very simple, relatable headache. 👶 Ernest Truex plays the kind of guy who looks like he’s apologizing for existing. The way he fidgets with his hat before even opening his boss's office door is painfully recogni..."
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