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Fathers and Daughters

2015·Movie
1h 56min·R

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Family, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

He wrote to her, about her, and for her.

A Pulitzer-winning writer grapples with being a widower and father after a mental breakdown, while, 27 years later, his grown daughter struggles to forge connections of her own.
Family DramaFather-Daughter RelationshipPulitzer-Winning WriterMental BreakdownEmotionalMelancholyCharacter-DrivenNon-Linear NarrativeDual Timeline

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Fathers and Daughters legally?

Fathers and Daughters is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Fathers and Daughters worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 29%, and Metacritic 31). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fathers and Daughters rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Fathers and Daughters?

1 h 56 min

Fathers and Daughters runs 1 h 56 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Fathers and Daughters?

Critics30
Audiences67

Not quite. Audiences rate Fathers and Daughters higher (67) than critics (30). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Fathers and Daughters in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in Italy, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Fathers and Daughters?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Fathers and Daughters in 55 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.