She's Out of Control

"She's Out of Control" (1989) is a coming-of-age dramedy that pokes fun at several things: The loving father who’s overly concerned about his daughter’s honor, a girl’s discovery of her newfound beauty and independence. As the nerdy 15-year-old daughter (Ami Dolenz) transforms into a blossoming woman with help from her father's girlfriend Janet Pearson (Catherine Hicks), the widower Doug Simpson (Tony Danza) finds himself struggling to cope with his daughter's new persona. When Doug returns home, he is shocked to find boys from every walk of life interested in dating Katie, and seeks out Dr. Herman Fishbinder (Wallace Shawn), an expert who gives him advice that goes wrong whenever it is applied.