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Forgetting Dad

2008·Movie
1h 24min
65
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Good for thought-provoking · adults · solo watch

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If your father no longer remembers you, does he stop being your father?

A man suffers a minor car accident, and a week later constructs a new identity, claiming he can't "remember" being a father. Nearly twenty years later, his amnesia persists, yet no brain damage or physical cause are ever found. Enthralling and thought-provoking, "Forgetting Dad" offers an award-winning case study of dissociation, parental abandonment, and family enmenshment in mental illness.
Dissociation DisorderMental IllnessParental AbandonmentAmnesia DocumentaryComplex Family DynamicsPsychological Case StudyEmotional ExplorationThought-Provoking Narrative

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Where can I stream Forgetting Dad legally?

Forgetting Dad is included with a subscription to fuboTV and GuideDoc in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Forgetting Dad worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Forgetting Dad rated?

Suicide themes

Content advisories: suicide themes.

How long is Forgetting Dad?

1 h 24 min

Forgetting Dad runs 1 h 24 min.

Will Forgetting Dad make me laugh?

A touch

Not really. Humor is rare.

Is Forgetting Dad plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven. It leans on character depth and pathos more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Forgetting Dad?

Easy watchDemanding

Better with focus. It asks for some attention to follow.

Is Forgetting Dad good for date night?

AdultsSolo Watch

Not really. Our viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Will Forgetting Dad scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No.

Will I feel good after watching Forgetting Dad?

BleakHopeful

Mixed feelings. It balances dark and hopeful moments.

Is Forgetting Dad based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Forgetting Dad in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Forgetting Dad?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Forgetting Dad in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.