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This Is My Father

1999Movie1 h 59 minR

DramaRomance
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes78%82%

A profoundly sad, moving drama movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Story

A Journey of the Heart.

When schoolteacher Kieran Johnson discovers that his father was not a French sailor (as he had been led to believe) but rather an Irish farmer, he looks to his mother for answers. When she refuses to provide any, Kieran travels to Ireland.

Feels like

  • Quiet Drama
  • Irish-American Identity
  • Family Secrets
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Character Study
  • Slow-Paced Narrative
  • Emotional Discovery
  • Rural Ireland Setting
  • Subtle Performance

Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Paul Quinn
Written by
Paul Quinn
Produced by
Philip King, Nicolas Clermont
Music by
Dónal Lunny

Everyone

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Facts

May 7, 1999 · 1 h 59 min · R

Released
May 7, 1999
Runtime
1 h 59 min
Age rating
R
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, Ireland
Box office
$1 million
Available in
1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream This Is My Father?"

Questions about This Is My Father

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream This Is My Father?

In the United States, you can rent or buy This Is My Father from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is This Is My Father worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 78%).

Is This Is My Father okay for kids?

R

Yes: it's rated R in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is This Is My Father good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is This Is My Father plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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