Padre No Hay Mгўs Que Uno 3 (2022) (2024)

Released in 2022, Padre no hay más que uno 3 (Father There Is Only One 3) is a Spanish Christmas comedy directed by and starring Santiago Segura. It continues the chaotic adventures of Javier García and his large family. 🎬 Plot Overview

The film received mixed reviews, often polarizing critics and the general public:

The story shifts the family's antics to the holiday season. The central conflict involves the children accidentally breaking a rare, antique from their father’s collection. Desperate to replace it before Javier notices, they embark on a series of mishaps to find an identical piece. Parallel to this:

: The eldest daughter, Sara, deals with a breakup while her ex-boyfriend, Ocho, tries to win her back.

Despite the mixed critical reception, the film was a massive commercial success: Padre No Hay Más Que Uno 3 – Father There Is Only One 3

: Critics from outlets like El País were less kind, citing a lack of cinematic "spark," one-note performances, and "zero comic timing". Some viewers felt the script relied too heavily on "creative recycling" from previous films. Ratings : IMDb : 5.3/10

: Young Rocío, usually the "Virgin Mary" in the school play, is demoted to a shepherdess, leading to further family intervention. ⭐ Critical & Audience Reception