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Father Knows...

2007·Movie
1h 16min·NR
36
WeakGoodWatch score

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A , romance movie: .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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A Sentimental Journey.

Father Knows... is a bittersweet comedy-drama that tells the story of Love Family and personal estrangements spanning over 15 years in the life of what seem like a simple American Family. Not so. The story is told from the view point of hunky Brad who at the start of this film is scripting his memoirs focusing on the love of his life Ira their awful break up and Ira s stormy relationship with his parents especially his father who occupies a center piece in this melodrama.The final revelation is that love is something which cannot be conquered all at once but takes years of patience is fully realized in Father Knows a film that will take you on a sometimes funny sometimes heart felt but always entertaining journey which might evoke sweet memories of your first true love.
Bittersweet Family DramaNostalgic RomanceNon-Linear StorytellingIndie Character StudyMelancholic ToneGenerational ConflictMemoir Style NarrativeQuietly PoignantAmerican SuburbiaSlow-Burn Emotional Arc

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Is Father Knows... worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36/100 (IMDb 4.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Father Knows... rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Father Knows...?

1 h 16 min

Father Knows... runs 1 h 16 min.

Will Father Knows... make me laugh?

A touch

Not really. Humor is rare. The humor is mostly situational comedy.

Is Father Knows... plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Can I half-watch Father Knows...?

Easy watchDemanding

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

Is Father Knows... good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. Romance is a big part of it.

Will Father Knows... scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No.

Will I feel good after watching Father Knows...?

BleakHopeful

Yes. It's an uplifting movie that leaves you hopeful.

What language is Father Knows... in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.