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My Father's Glory

1990Movie1 h 45 minG

Drama
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

A wholesome, nostalgic adventure movie about history and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Story

A childhood in Provence.

Raised by his science teacher father, Joseph Pagnol, and seamstress mother Augustine, young Marcel grows up during the turn of the century in awe of his rationalist dad. When the family takes a summer vacation in the countryside, Marcel becomes friends with Lili, who teaches him about rural life.

Feels like

  • French Cinema
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Historical Drama
  • Childhood
  • Family
  • Nostalgic
  • Rural Setting
  • Heartwarming

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Yves Robert
Written by
Jérôme Tonnerre, Yves Robert, Marcel Pagnol
Produced by
Alain Poiré
Music by
Vladimir Cosma

Everyone

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Facts

August 29, 1990 · 1 h 45 min · G

Released
August 29, 1990
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Adventure, Drama
Original language
French
Also spoken
Occitan
Made in
France
Available in
13 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream My Father's Glory?"

Questions about My Father's Glory

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream My Father's Glory?

KanopyHooplaFilm Movement+France

In the United States, My Father's Glory streams on Film Movement+ and France, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is My Father's Glory worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.6).

Is My Father's Glory okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is My Father's Glory plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is My Father's Glory in English?

FrenchOccitan

No, it was made in French, with some Occitan.