- HD 1080
- Runtime: 94m.
- Status: Released
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- Languages: en
- Country: United States of America
- Director: David Steinberg
- Stars: Burt Reynolds, Beverly D'Angelo, Norman Fell, Paul Dooley, Elizabeth Ashley
- keywords: romantic comedy
- Production_studio: Paramount Pictures
- Slogan: He wants YOU to have his baby!
- The Paternity is featured in the top rankings of 1981
- #82 in Top Comedy Movies of 1981
Buddy Evans manages events at Madison Square Garden in New York City. He is a confirmed bachelor who lives with his housekeeper Celia. After coming into contact with several children, Buddy decides that he is ready to be a father. Buddy decides to hire a surrogate mother in the hope of having a son.